The exchange semester at Advanced Product Design Programme provides the students with professional tools, methods and a creative mindset to work with the development and design of the best possible solution for a given problem or identified design opportunity. The aim is at identifying and defining the problem before the conceptualization phase, with emphasis on problem identification and definition as the basic starting point in the design process. The studies are project-based and often carried out in collaboration with industrial partners, research units or local authorities. Most projects concern problems that the students identify themselves, problems that have not already been solved countless times by others. This implies less emphasis on trendy, fashionable consumer products and more on professional products for qualified users. This includes product areas such as the medico-technical industry, design for the disabled, professional tools and equipment, public services and equipment and a variety of product applications for emerging technologies.
5ID208 Sound in Industrial Design 7,5 credits The course contains specialised studies within the field of creating and designing sound in combination with form studies and product interaction and consists of the following sections:
Experiment with sound, imagery and interaction 3 credits
Project work 4.5 credits
5ID209 Product Analysis and Construction 7,5 credits This course introduces to the complexities of product development with a focus on construction, material selections and production techniques. The course also includes a course in parametric modelling and Rapid Prototyping. The course consists of the three following sections:
Parametric modelling 1.5 credits
Design assignment 1.5 credits
Product analysis 4.5 credits
5ID210 Project 2: Strategic Product Design 15 credits The course includes advanced studies in the field of strategic design, brand identity and strategic product development. The course is often carried out in collaboration with predetermined company or brand and consists of the following phases:
Strategic design seminar 4.5 credits
Strategic design project 10.5 credits
This course package is an opportunity for students who is doing exchange studies at the MFA Programme in Advanced Product design to apply for one more semester.
Specific entry requirements are: 60 ECTS credits in the field of Design + Portfolio. Send your Portfolio and letter of motivation directly to the International contact person at Umeå Institute of Design via e-mail. E-mail address: uid.exchange@umu.se
