Creative Design, Prototyping, and Testing

Introduction to Creative Design, Prototyping, and Testing

• Understand the essential principles of design thinking
• Explore the specialization in product ideation, design, and management
• Connect with classmates and faculty

Development Processes and Organizations

• Learn about lean user experience and customer needs process
• Gain insights into diagrams, sketches, wireframes, and prototypes
• Understand the impact of emerging technologies on product development

Concept Generation and Selection

• Explore the five-step method for concept generation
• Understand the process of concept selection and establishing target specifications
• Learn to set the final specifications for product development

Product Design and Architecture

• Gain insights into industrial design and design for the environment
• Understand the importance of design for manufacturing and product architecture

Principles of Prototyping and User Experience

• Learn about planning for prototyping and service design
• Explore the anatomy of an experience map and principles of user experience

Wireframing and Prototyping Models

• Understand the process of choosing wireframing and prototyping tools
• Explore open-source options for wireframing and prototyping

Robust Design Considerations

• Gain insights into the robust design process and version control
• Understand the importance of version control and robust design in product development

Testing and Troubleshooting

• Learn essential tips for testing and troubleshooting in product development
• Understand the roles of red team and blue team in the testing process

Project Management

• Gain insights into project planning and execution
• Understand the guidelines for effective project management

Final Thoughts