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.
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