Topic outline

  • General


    The course is collaboration between business, design, mechanical and electrical engineering students. After the "Device Design" course, students understand how their discipline relates to designing a small electrical device. Students will learn about user interfaces, customer needs, and brand values related to the course topic. The students will also gain knowledge of different materials and manufacturing technologies to design an electrical device.

    • Course schedule

      Lecture topicDeadline
      15-JanCourse kick of, team formation 
      22-JanProject plan Research findings
      29-JanIdea development workshopProject plan feedback
      5-FebBrand characteristics workshop, Concept development
      12-FebWorkshops: Product architecture / Electronics, 2h. Foam model
      19-FebPreparation to mid-term presentation
      26-FebMid-term presentations & Learning Café with the specialists. Mid term presentation
      5-MarI like I wish team feedback
      12-MarCompetitor evaluationWriting task
      19-Mar3D modeling  and electronics support, Cost structure homework.
       Virtual Excursion  Juha Kosonen, consulting e.g.  Huawei
      26-MarVirtual Excursion Juha Kosonen, consulting e.g.  Huawei:
      3D modeling  and electronics support, Cost structure homework.
      Cost analyze 
      2-AprEASTER
      9-AprPoster presentation workshopPoster sketch
      16-AprPoster presentation with Gallery walk and Facilitated feedback sessionFinal presentation