spring 2019
STE6241 Product Design - 10 ECTS
Course content
The course covers topics such as: design process, design methods, design methodology, user function and user interface with emphasis on design methods such as creative techniques so that in a systematic way to design or redesign products. Various evaluation methods for selecting the best option when it comes to product design will be reviewed. A systematic process for selecting the right manufacturing process for different products are being reviewed. A model of the product will be created during the project. In parts of the course, students work with an independent project. Students will learn a systematic design process, and a report will be made on the basis of such a design process by designing / redesigning a specific product. The product must also be modelled in a 3D modelling tool (CAD program). In addition the student will create the product on rapid prototyping machine/3D printer. The assignment of the course should therefore be documented by a report as well as computer-based 3D models and real model of the proposed product (s) such as a 3D Printer model. A live presentation and defense of the project is part of the evaluation.Objectives of the course
Learning outcomes, skills and attitudes
The course will give students an introduction to design methods within the segments of product, engineering, and industrial design. Students will be able to carry out a systematic design process when the course is finished. In addition, the course will give students an insight to industrial design regarding design, ergonomics, aesthetics and market strategic design so the students will be able to redesign a product specifically for aesthetic expression.
Knowledge:
After completing the course, the candidate:
- has some knowledge of different theories and methods in the field of engineering design (K2)
- can apply knowledge to new areas within the academic field of materials, systematic design process, creativity methods and engineering design (K3)
Skills:
After completing the course, the candidate:
- can analyze and deal critically with various sources of information and use them to structure and formulate scholarly arguments (S1)
- can carry out an independent, limited research or development project under supervision and in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics (S4)
General competence:
After completing the course, the candidate:
- can apply the knowledge and skills within engineering design in some new areas in order to carry out advanced assignments and projects (GC2)
- can communicate extensive independent work and masters language and some terminology of the academic field of engineering design (GC3)
- can contribute to new thinking and innovation processes (GC5)
Teaching methods
Lectures, problem sessions and a project run by the students under guidance by a supervisor.
Lectures will be held in Norwegian or English (Provided the presence of English speaking students, English will be chosen).
Lecture notes will be given in English.
Project report must be written in the English language.
Assessment
Project (individual or group work).
By the end of the project, the candidate/ group will deliver a scientific report and give an oral presentation.
If the report is not available or the oral presentation was not carried out, the student will not obtain a final grade for the course.
Submission deadline for the report will be a couple of days prior to the date sett for the oral presentation.
The report will be delivered in PDF format and along with the additional files (pictures, CAD files etc) should be bundled in a ZIP file. The ZIP file should be uploaded by the candidate to the dedicated project page on the Canvas. The physical models should be taken by the student to the oral presentation. The students keeps the models after the examination.
Grading will be done by using A-F grading scale, F is Fail.
Letter grading A - F, where F is fail grade.
There will not be arranged a re-sit exam for this course.
Recommended reading/syllabus
- Nigel Cross, Engineering Design Methods: Strategies for Product Design, 4th Edition ISBN: 978-0-470-51926-4, Paper, 217 Pages, 2008.
- MF Ashby, Materials Selection in Mechanical Design, Butterworth-Heinemann, Third edition, 2005, ISBN 0-7506-6168-2.
- Notes / handouts / lectures and project assignments.
- The project description will be presented in the beginning of the course.
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- About the course
- Campus: Narvik |
- ECTS: 10
- Course code: STE6241
- Responsible unit
- Institutt for datateknologi og beregningsorienterte ingeniørfag
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