PRD-251: Product Design 3

This is an intermediate level product design course that will focus on human centered design principles by strengthening foundational design skills used in professional practice to generate a product/solutions that improve performance around a task(s) or desired outcome. Students will learn to utilize multiple research methods, critical thinking and trial and error to develop, test and refine product solutions. Heavy emphasis will be on rapid prototyping and role playing testing to facilitate decision making. Students will compare their final solutions to existing solutions in order to identify the benefits and advantages they have developed. Students are expected to document their process and work throughout the term.