1. To apply Design Thinking approach and methods to conceptualize solutions aiming to solve complex problems 2. To apply advanced digital and physical prototyping tools to materialize proposed concepts 3. Tp present and apply approaches for concept selection and prototype testing with end users 4. To develop concepts generated previously to complete working prototypes 6. To prepare and deliver presentations of the proposed solutions for users, potential partners, and general public 7. To screen Intellectual Property (IP) databases and analyze prototypes' potencial for IP and to elaborate detailed description of IP request
In this course, students apply design thinking and user centered design approaches throughout the course in order to develop a working prototype. There is a strong focus on advanced prototyping.
1. Conceptual phase: user-centered design and design thinking. 2. Prototyping phase: digital prototyping and rapid prototyping. 3. User testing and feedback phase: user testing and concept selection. 4. Intellectual property.
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