EÜT421

School of Architecture and Design \ Industrial Design

6

10

Compulsory

Turkish

EÜT 322

Industrial Design Undergraduate Program

The course focuses on creative thinking techniques and design methods in product design. It emphasizes completing the design process with the other components of design through practical examples. The design process, which is aligned with a specific timeline, covers stages such as idea development, evaluation, transforming the design problem, alternative development, and the objective assessment of these alternatives. Students are expected to define design problems based on user needs and expectations, and to propose solutions that include conceptual diversity, detail, functionality, and visual integrity. Additionally, students are required to plan their time effectively and complete the project within the specified timeline.

Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of the course, students are expected to:

Gain knowledge of product design language.
Be familiar with creative thinking techniques and applications in product design processes.
Develop theoretical and practical knowledge to independently solve design problems they will encounter in their professional careers.

There is no main textbook for the course, but the following supplementary resources are recommended:

Delft Design Guide: Design Strategies and Methods (Jansen A. et al)
Design Research Methods and Perspectives (Laurel B)
The Industrial Design Reference and Specification Book (Cuffaro et al)

Gain knowledge in product design language.
Acquire experience in creative thinking techniques and their application in product design processes.
Develop the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to independently solve design problems they will encounter in their professional careers.
The main aim of the course is to equip students with the necessary skills to tackle design challenges confidently, preparing them for real-world scenarios in the field of product design.

1. Can develop original ideas by identifying design problems; synthesize information with critical thinking skills and create innovative solution suggestions.
2. Can effectively carry out the entire project process by gaining the skills to plan, execute and manage design processes.
3. By planning and analyzing the research methods needed in the design process, can use the results obtained in their projects.
4. Can identify the user's needs and expectations, analyze them, and design user-centered interactions and experiences by adopting a human-centered design approach,

Week 1: Introduction to Project 1, Introduction and Research Presentations, User Needs Analysis.
Week 2: Product-User Relationship Analysis, Method Application, Product-User Relationship, Free Critique.
Week 3: Product Development, Method Application, Product Development, Free Critique.
Week 4: Evaluation of Alternative Forms, Method Application, Production Method and Material Evaluation, Free Critique.
Week 5: Project 1 Jury, Project 2, Preliminary Research Presentations, User Needs Analysis.
Week 6: Product-User Relationship, Method Application, Product-User Relationship, Free Critique.
Week 7: -
Week 8: Conceptual Design and Form-Function Evaluations (Last day to drop the course), Alternative Evaluation.
Week 9: Product Development, Method Application, Product Development, Free Critique.
Week 10: Production Method and Material Evaluation, Method Application, Production Method and Material Evaluation, Free Critique.
Week 11: -
Week 12: Free Critique, Presentation Evaluation.

• Participation 10 %
• Project 1 Jury 25 %
• Project 2 Mid-Term Jury 12 %
• Project 2 Final Jury 48 %