Project start: monday 2nd november
project end: MONday 30th november
introduction to design techniques-as stated in brief
Module Overview
In this module you will be exploring some of the fundamental principles of design. This module is designed to give you an introduction to the design processes used by the various disciplines and includes appraisal of design briefs, understanding context, design drivers, and the development of concepts and visuals through design feasibility studies. You will begin to understand how to turn your ideas into designs and the level required to reach a professional standard.
Underpinning the practice, you will explore and discuss fundamental concepts, particularly relating to human scale, ergonomics and anthropometrics. Looking at design and its relationship to the physical aspects of the environment.
This includes:
In this module you will be exploring some of the fundamental principles of design. This module is designed to give you an introduction to the design processes used by the various disciplines and includes appraisal of design briefs, understanding context, design drivers, and the development of concepts and visuals through design feasibility studies. You will begin to understand how to turn your ideas into designs and the level required to reach a professional standard.
Underpinning the practice, you will explore and discuss fundamental concepts, particularly relating to human scale, ergonomics and anthropometrics. Looking at design and its relationship to the physical aspects of the environment.
This includes:
- Understanding human scale via anthropometrics and ergonomics
- Understanding context and developing briefs
- Fundamentals in design principles
- Precedent study and analysis
- Generating and developing design concepts
- Exploring design devices and themes through mini projects
- Experience of design studio culture