Academic Catalog

ID201 INDUSTRIAL DESIGN I

Course Code: 1250201
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 8(4-8)
ECTS Credit: 10.0
Department: Industrial Design
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. GÜLAY FATMA HASDOÐAN
Offered Semester: Fall Semesters.
Prerequisite: Set 1: 1250102
The course set above should be completed before taking ID201 INDUSTRIAL DESIGN I.

Course Content

Introductory course focusing on the product design process and techniques. covering essential topics such as definition and reframing of design problems. integration of creative problem-solving. generation of a wide range of alternatives for a given brief. incorporation of analysis and synthesis through various studio projects. and visualisation of design solutions and details. Key themes include design thinking. idea generation methods and tools. basic structures and mechanisms. manufacturability. materials. usability and user interaction. sustainable design.