Summary of TU-E4060 - Design & Innovation in Context, 29.10.2019-03.12.2019

TU-E4060 - Design & Innovation in Context, 29.10.2019-03.12.2019

Credits: 6

Schedule: 29.10.2019 - 03.12.2019

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

I can be contacted by email (peter.kelly@aalto.fi), mobile (+358 41 503 4508) and am available on a drop in basis or by appointment in my office in Tuas Talo (Maarintie 8) 2168 next to AVP Space on the second floor.

Teaching Period (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):

II autumn (2018-2019, 2019-2020)

Learning Outcomes (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):

This course has been designed to enhance student's understanding of the design infused process expert entrepreneurs rely on to transform ideas into opportunities often in highly ambiguous and uncertain contexts. After this course, students will: a) discover the importance of empathetically framing opportunities, b) hone their ability to apply design thinking principles in practice, c) be able to craft persuasive and engaging messages, and d) practice the art of effectuation/design doing as a basis for driving innovation in their own fields of interest.

Content (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):

Expert entrepreneurs: a) spot patterns where others see chaos, b) are grounded in a deep and empathetic understanding of the context within which customers operate and/or solutions sought, c) prototype potential solutions quickly and cheaply to garner feedback, d) openly engage with outside parties to shape the opportunity and share the risk, and e) trust their instincts and intuition in knowing what customers need even if they are unable to articulate it. The group challenge is based on a contemporary issue that is both provocative and open to interpretation.

Assessment Methods and Criteria (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):

Lectures, workshops, exercises and field study. Individual essay, individual challenge and a group challenge.

Elaboration of the evaluation criteria and methods, and acquainting students with the evaluation (applies in this implementation):

Coffee Experience Exercise (individual) 20%

Coffee Experience Presentation Critiques (individual) 10%

Reflective Essay (individual) 20%

Rethink the Concept of University Challenge (group) 50%

Details on calculating the workload (applies in this implementation):

Face-to-face Sessions 18 hours

Individual Preparation 60 hours

Group Project Preparation 82 hours

162 hours (6 ECTS)