MF2112 Advanced Product Design 12.0 credits
The course brings product design to the next level by applying it in a circular service paradigm.
In depth user studies and strategic branding are also incorporated in the course to inform the final design.
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
The course is mainly directed towards industrial design. The course content is formed around an individual design project where the major part of the background studies is carried out in groups. In the project, the different findings should then be balanced in the final design. The design project is about a product that is designed to work in a product-service system in a circular economy.
Through the course, different methods and tools for understanding users and their needs and for analysing the results are practised. For example, user studies are planned and carried out.
Another field that is highlighted is the importance of the brand, strategies around brand management and how it influences the design of products and services.
Furthermore, current research in the field of industrial design is discussed in seminars.
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the students should be able to:
- use methods for user-centered design and have an insight in how the design process can be based on the users' needs.
- design a brand platform to support the design of products and services.
- create an appropriate balance between different aspects of design in a project.
- design a complex product based on user studies, brand platform and sustainable development.
- apply knowledge of presentation and communication techniques in the presentation of a project.
- apply current research in the field of industrial design.
Course disposition
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Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
MF2038 Service Design or the equivalent.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
"Research Methods for Product Design", Alex Milton & Paul Rogers
"The Brand Gap", Marty Neumeier
Research articles
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- INL1 - Hand in exercises, 2,0 hp, betygsskala: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- PRO1 - Project, 4,0 hp, betygsskala: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- PRO2 - Project, 3,0 hp, betygsskala: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- SEM1 - Seminar, 1,5 hp, betygsskala: P, F
- TEN1 - Written examination, 1,5 hp, betygsskala: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course web
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Main field of study
Mechanical Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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