INDUSTRIAL DESIGN STUDIO 3

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Through lectures, design exercises, individual and group projects, and other activities, students will delve further into the processes involved in the practice of industrial design. Students will be taught by means of professional methodologies as well as through pin-ups and desk critiques. This course is particularly focused on the development of user scenarios, ideation, and concept presentation through the design of hand tools and other simple objects. Students will also treat user interfaces and ergonomics. Design, art and social history will be referenced throughout the course and students will be expected to complete significant research project that address these factors in the development of their own work.