Academic Catalog

ID480 DESIGN MANAGEMENT

Course Code: 1250480
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 5.0
Department: Industrial Design
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. GÜLAY FATMA HASDOÐAN
Offered Semester: Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Tracing the scope and definitions of design management throughout the evolution of the discipline in both global and local contexts. Exploration of the broader social and economic landscape in which design is practiced. including sustainability and design policy. Organizational aspects of design management. including various models and approaches. Forms of employment for industrial designers. such as entrepreneurship. consultancy. and in-house design teams. Understanding the significance of user and contextual awareness from the designer`s perspective. Interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork in new product development processes. Consideration of diversity. equity. and inclusion in design practice.