ART 4650 - Product Design IV

This course focuses on design thinking and interdisciplinary product design development. A research and systems-based approach will be utilized to develop design concepts and ideas. Students will explore various design methodologies and investigate how human factors, aesthetics, and product semantics affect a product’s success. Human centered design approach will be explored. In addition, the course will investigate the movements in the history of product design and the development of materials, production, technologies, consumption and other social and cultural concerns that impact the field.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ART 3620 with a grade of “C” or better.

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Product Design.

When Offered: Fall