DES 400 - Intermediate Industrial Design Principles and Practices I

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 0-6L-0)

Subject areas include research methods and the design processes; communication skills and collaborative dynamics, human factors, the psychology of design, material properties and applications for fabrication and production, market considerations. Projects are 2-D, 3-D and computer-based. Prerequisites: DES 300, 301, 302 and 303 or consent of the Department. BDes Students must enroll in DES 401 in second term. Note: Not open to students with credit in DES 470.

DES 595 - Service Design

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 0-6L-0)

Use of service design methods for the development of physical or digital products. Utilize tools such as journey maps and personas. Explore user-centred and collaborative approaches to create services and experiences. Prerequisite: DES 494 or DES 401 or consent of the Department. Note: while not required, taking DES 395 before DES 595 is recommended.

DES 401 - Intermediate Industrial Design Principles and Practices II

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 0-6L-0)

Subject areas include research methods and the design processes; communication skills and collaborative dynamics, human factors, the psychology of design, material properties and applications for fabrication and production, market considerations. Projects are 2-D, 3-D and computer-based. Prerequisites: DES 400 or consent of the Department. Note: Not open to students with credit in DES 470.