MAPD4300 Design for Experience Course description

Two internal. External examiner is used periodically.

• History and philosophy of science
• Ethics in research and professional work
• Scientific research methods
• Research by design
• Studio workshop experiments

• Semiotics
• Brand building
• Touch points
• Social identity
• Product attachment
• User experience
• Emotional factors
• User behaviour
• Sustainability
• Psychology design approach (PSYDA)

The most important teaching and learning methods for this course are lectures, group work, studio courses and tutoring.

• Two reflection papers
• One mini-project
• Group assignments

Individual or group [1] portfolio examination. The portfolio consists of:

• a report describing the product concept
• design process documentation
• a physical 3D product model

The examination result can be appealed against.

No restrictions.

A grading scale of A (highest) to F (lowest) where A to E is a pass grade and F is a fail grade.

One internal and one external examiner.

[1] On a professional basis, students may apply to sit the examination group. Applications should be submitted lecturer/person with course responsibility at the start of the course.