Course - Design for Industrialization - TPD4169
Design for Industrialization
About
About the course
Course content
The course is built up around projects where students work with design, detailing and completion of basic products for industrial production. Students will explore how the joints, fasteners, materials, production processes, surface treatment etc. affects aesthetics, form, function, manufacturability, production cost and sustainability. 3D modeling and prototyping (3D printing) are important tools in the course.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The candidate has
- Experience with detailing of products.
- An understanding of the importance of details for industrial produced product's overall design.
Skills:
The candidate can
- work with 3D modeling and prototyping at granularity.
General qualifications:
The candidate has
- developed an appreciation for the industrial designer's influence and responsibility in the detailing phase.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, project work with feedback sessions, assignments and model making.
Course program requires students to be present at lectures.
This course is offered to incoming exchange students and will be taught in English if necessary.
Further on evaluation
Project assignments. A verbal presentation of the results is included in the project assignments.
For a re-take of an examination, all assessments during the course must be re-taken.
If failed, you are allowed to submit a new or revised exam next semester.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Industrial Design Engineering (MTDESIG)
Recommended previous knowledge
TPD4100 Design 1 - Introduction, TPD4102 Design 2 - Composition, TPD4121 Design 3 - Use, TPD4127 Design 4 - Production and Materials, TPD4111 Aesthetics 1:Composition and Space, TPD4112 Aesthetics 2: Composition and rhythm, TPD4113 Aesthetics 3: Complex Composition, TPD4144 Design 6 - Futures, or similar knowledge.
Required previous knowledge
The course is limited to students of Industrial Design. It is assumed that students can use Fusion 360, SolidWorks or equivalent CAD program.
Course materials
Course material will be announced at the start of the semester.
Subject areas
- Product Design Engineering - Integrated Product Development
- Design Methodology
- Product Design
- Materials and Processes
- Aesthetic Studies