Overall objectives:

1 - Develop advanced knowledge of project development through a product project.
2 - Achieve advanced knowledge of project process models in product design.
3 - Dominate tools of creating an advanced design solution.
4 - Develop competencies to prototype and produce a design solution.

Syllabus:

1 - The design of products: definitions, methodologies, and context.
2 - Methods and tools of product design.
3 - The development of an advanced design project in product design.
4 - The prototyping and production of a product.
5 - Building a product design project and indicating its specifications.

Literature/Sources:

Benyus, J. , 1998 , Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature , Harper Collins
Bonsiepe, G. , 1992 , Teoria e Prática do Design Industrial. , CPD - Centro Português de Design.
Hudson, J. , 2008 , Process 50 product designs from concept to manufacture , Laurence king publishing
Hughes, P. , 2015 , Exhibition Design: An Introduction (2nd ed.) , Laurence King Publishing.
Maldonado, T. , 1991 , Design Industrial , Edições 70
Mau, B. , 2004 , Massive Change , Phaidon
Papanek, V. , 2019 , Design for the Real World (3rd ed.) , Thames & Hudson
Pilloton, E. , 2009 , Design Revolution: 100 Products That Are Changing People?s Lives , Thames & Hudson.
Thompson, R. , 2011 , The Manufacturing Guide - Prototyping and Low-volume Production , Thames & Hudson.
Walker, S. , 2006 , Sustainable by Design. Explorations in Theory and Practice , Earthscan

Assesssment methods and criteria:

Classification Type: Quantitativa (0-20)

Evaluation Methodology:
This CU adopts the Evaluation Model C. The discipline will consist of 2 main evaluation components: continuous evaluation (20%) and design project practical (80%). The evaluation of the project practice (80%) is subdivided into parts (maximum 3) corresponding to the project phases and according to the University of Madeira Learning Evaluation Regulation. This CU being more practical in nature, students are expected to regularly apply laboratory tools and techniques and evidence this application through development of their design projects. During the diverse phases of the project development, students are expected to present constant progress and demonstrate autonomy. The students will be judged on visual perception, drawing, composition, modeling, and communication skills.