DES2102

Product design 4

12 points
* Seven studio hours and 2 lecture hours per week
* First and second semester
* Caulfield
* Prerequisites: DES2002

Objectives On successful completion of this subject students should be able to plan design strategies at an advanced level; assess the salient characteristics of potential new markets for design; understand complex design tasks in group situations; develop productive relationships with industry contacts; demonstrate sound communication skills; carry out detailed value analysis studies of existing products; use combinations of mechanical, electrical and electronic devices as part of a total approach to the development of new products; and apply the elements of design management practice.

Synopsis This subject develops design attitudes, knowledge and skills, including product graphics and packaging design, to the stage where creative ideas are seen to their best advantage according to social, artistic and technical criteria. The subject also provides guided and self-directed, project, with a view to developing new design opportunities for high quality, socially worthwhile products and artifacts.

Assessments Examination (two three-hour papers): 30%
* Design projects (portfolio and oral presentation): 70%

Recommended texts

Beck R D Plastic product design 2nd edn, Van Nostrand, 1980
Caplan R By design St Martin's Press, 1982
de Garmo P E and others Materials and processes in manufacturing 7th edn, Macmillan, 1988
Edwards S Product design 2 PBC, 1987