Topic outline

  • General

    The course is in Design Factory Stage (or Studio), Puumiehenkuja 5


    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

      SpaceLecture topic
      12.1.StageCourse kick of, team formation 
      19.1.StudioUnderstanding the task
      26.1.StudioProject planning
      2.2.RemoteIdea development workshop
      9.2.StageWorkshops: Product architecture / Electronics, 2h. Foam model - 1st iteration 
      16.2.StageBrand characteristics workshop, Concept development
      23.2.StudioMid-term presentations & Learning Café with the specialists. 
      1.3.StudioCompetitor evaluation - test based on foam model 
      8.3.StudioWorkshops: 3D modeling  and electronics support, 
      15.3.StudioUser
      22.3. (13:30-15:30)
      Link Design
      Excursion to Link Design and Development, Technopoli 1 (Innopoli 1) Tekniikkatie 12
      29.3.StudioEASTER HOLIDAY
      5.4.StudioPeer team feedback, Working on the project
      12.4.StudioPoster presentation workshop
      19.4.StudioPoster presentation with Gallery walk and Facilitated feedback session