The emphasis of the course is on individually planned design projects in different product areas. Selection of these projects is based on consideration like close human interaction with product, wide range or requirements of different users and possibilities of formal and structural innovations. Projects end with a comprehensive presentation through working/mockup models,design drawing and a report. This project work is supported by theoretical information and short supporting assignment in following topics:

Role of creativity in problem solving study of inhibitions,conformity and vertical thinking; Assignments on using techniques like brain storming,synectics to develop creative attitude and open mind.

The development of modern design methods from craft evolution. Detailed discussion on stages in design process. Complimentary nature of systematic and creative thinking in various stages of design process. Discussion on nature of synthesis.

Methodology for visual analysis of products. Principles of value analysis,use, esteem,time and exchange values and definition of function.