Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Understanding of design methods applied to real cases
- Critical analysis about the role of the University shop and its products
- Co-design based on a briefing
- Working in multidisciplinary teams for a retail partner – the University shop
- Creative hands-on experimental approach (learn by doing)
- Basic understanding of product development and production processes
- Branding and communication skills
Credits: 3
Schedule: 30.10.2020 - 04.12.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Andrea Bandoni de Oliveira
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Andrea Bandoni de Oliveira, Luisa Jannuzzi Fonseca
Contact information for the course (valid 25.09.2020-21.12.2112):
Any questions regarding the course can be emailed to the responsible teacher. And if needed the responsible teacher will forward to invited lecturers.
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
This course is organized with the collaboration of the Aalto University shop and engaged faculty enabling multidisciplinary teams of students to design and develop products for the shop inspired by some of the most amazing work done in Aalto: Satellite, ioncell, etc. Each time the course happens a different theme is chosen, a combination between the kind of products the shop can sell and an inspiration coming from the University research outcomes.
The course covers: project management; overview of the research being done in Aalto (eg. satellite); design thinking methods with a focus on design tools such as benchmarking, problem framing, ideation, prototyping; and the goal of the product in branding and marketing of the Aalto shop.
The shop becomes an educational platform: it gets unique products co-created by multidisciplinary students that serve as a window to the University reflecting its sustainable values and innovation. The students get hands-on experience, learn by doing, enriching their portfolio and develop their creative skills.
Applies in this implementation:
2020 EDITION
For this year's edition, students get to design new jewelry and corporate gift items inspired by and created in partnership with the CHEMARTS lab.
This year students will also have the opportunity to experience first hand the course's inspiration research. The course will be hybrid and two of the classes will happen in the Chemarts lab (13/11 and 20/11) where students will have the chance to experiment with biomaterials and develop product concepts.
NOTE: All students will have to pass the online CHEM-E0140 - Laboratory Safety Course prior to the first class to the lab.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Students need to display active participation in 80% of the contact sessions for the course. The introductory lecture and the final presentation are mandatory.
There will be a process evaluation, peer review and evaluation of the final presentation – criteria will be detailed during classes.
Applies in this implementation:
The grade will be a sum of the following:
- Mid review presentation: Pass or Fail
- Final presentation and prototype: 3 of 5
Concept: 1 of 5
Process: 1 of 5
Outcome: 1 of 5 - Peer review: 1 of 5 (not submitting the peer review = 0)
- Participation and attendance: 1 of 5
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
3 credits – total 81h distributed as follows:
18h lectures / supervised studio
6h Learning / final presentation
45h group work / research
12h Personal reflection
Applies in this implementation:
Students are expected to work in teams outside the classes. Keep in mind that each student is expected to devote 45hrs for group work, which will include ideating, prototyping and preparing the final presentation.
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
To be detailed later.
Applies in this implementation:
It will be updated along the course.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
NO prerequisites.
Registration for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
WebOodi
Applies in this implementation:
For 2020
NOTE: All students will have to pass the online CHEM-E0140 - Laboratory Safety Course prior to the first class to the lab.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
17 Partnerships for the Goals
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
UWAS course selection criteria: Registration order is not the primary selection criteria for this course. In order to ensure that students from different programs and schools of Aalto University may take UWAS courses, the selection is also based on the variety of students' disciplines. Master's students are also welcome.
Minimum amount of students: 7
Applies in this implementation:
For 2020
NOTE: All students will have to pass the online CHEM-E0140 - Laboratory Safety Course prior to the first class to the lab.
Details on the schedule
Applies in this implementation:
30/10 - Online class - Mandatory- Introduction to the course- Group formation06/11 - Online class- Lecture on Accessories Design and Design thinking
- Brainstorming13/11 - Lab/Classroom class- Ideation session- Introduction to the lab20/11 - Lab/Classroom class- Mid review: client and experts give feedback on groups work- Students work in groups in the lab27/11 - Online class- Lecture on branding and pricing- Instruction for final presentation- Clinic04/12 - Online class - Mandatory- Final presentation
- Teacher: Jannuzzi Luisa