Design Project Concept (FSI-YE1)

Academic year 2021/2022
Supervisor: doc. akad. soch. Ladislav Křenek, ArtD.  
Supervising institute: ÚK all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:
Students will focus on the initial stage of the design process on design methods, leading to the creation of thoughtful design concepts. Students will then be able to objectively select the most suitable solution from the created concepts, which will become the main idea of the final design. Emphasis on this stage of the design process will create a solid foundation for the concept itself.
Learning outcomes and competences:
Ability to apply modern design methods in the design of the final solution.
Ability to identify essential problems and propose solutions.
Ability to critically evaluate a conceptual solution.
Ability of independent or collective design work.
Ability to present the achieved results in the form of their presentation.
Prerequisites:
Ability to solve the design of simple industrial products and knowledge of sketching techniques. Knowledge and understanding of the basics of spatial creation, artistic composition and implementation of three-dimensional models.
Knowledge of modeling (eg: Rhinoceros, 3ds Max) and graphics programs (eg: Adobe).
Course contents:
The course is used to find new non-traditional product solutions aimed to the resulting original and well thoughtful design. The course focuses on the analytical and conceptual part of the design process and emphasizes the creation of the main ideas. The thematic content of the course is a conceptual solution of the design aspect of the product with a vision for the future, which will be implemented using design methods. The resulting design will respect the current commonly used, but also currently less common technologies with potential for the future. The output of the assignment is drawing documentation, presentation and conceptual model of the proposed solution in a suitable scale.
Teaching methods and criteria:
Workshop, periodically consulted design work in the form of individual or collective (2 to 3 people) problem solving, self-study.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:
Requirements for obtaining credit:
Active participation in exercises.
Submission of a completely developed project in digital (poster, presentation, visualization) and physical form (poster, conceptual model) within the set deadlines.
Requirements for passing the exam:
Successful defense of the project solution, in which the design of the concept and the level of presentation of the achieved results are evaluated.
The resulting classification is determined according to the ECTS scale. In total, up to 100 points can be obtained.
Controlled participation in lessons:
Attendance is mandatory and controlled by the teacher, a maximum of two excused absences per semester are allowed. In case of long-term absence, compensation for missed classes is in the competence of the subject guarantor.
Type of course unit:
    Studio work   13 × 13 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Studio work - Task assignment. Introduction to design methods and methods of their application.
- Search. Research of the product itself and its user, design analysis of existing products, analysis of problems and requirements.
- Production of interesting ideas, non-traditional solutions using design methods (eg. brainstorming, synectics, mood board).
- Search for potential product direction. Design sketches and their corrections.
- Consultation of ideas and correction of design sketches.
- Development of design sketches. Consultation.
- Creation of primary model sketches using 3D modeling software.
- Practical demonstration of production technologies used for the production of conceptual models.
- Production of a conceptual model.
- Creation of drawing documentation and presentation.
- Defense of the assigned task.
Literature - fundamental:
1. HALLGRIMSSON, Bjarki. Prototyping and modelmaking for product design. London: Laurence King, 2012, 192 s. : il. (barev.). ISBN 978-1-85669-876-4.
2. SCHMITTEL, Wolfgang. Design concept realisation. Zurich: Edition ABC, 1975, 227 s. ISBN 3-85504-038-9.
3. AMBROSE, Gavin a Paul HARRIS. Design thinking. Lausanne: La Vergne: AVA ; Distributed in the USA & Canada by Ingram Publisher Services, 2010, 199 s. : barev. il. ISBN 978-2-940411-17-7.
4. BOEIJEN, Annemiek van. Delft design guide: design methods. Amsterdam: BIS Publishers, 2013, 165 s. : barev. obr. ISBN 978-90-6369-327-5.
5. NORMAN, Donald A. Design pro každý den. Praha: Dokořán, 2010, 271 s. : il. ; 24 cm. ISBN 978-80-7363-314-1.
Literature - recommended:
1. Odborná periodika: Form
2. Odborná periodika: Design trend
3. Odborná periodika: DESIGN IN, Designum Slovakia
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
M2A-P full-time study M-PDS Industrial Design -- Cr,Ex 12 Compulsory 2 1 W
N-PDS-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr,Ex 12 Compulsory 2 1 W