ME 115A: Introduction to Human Values in Design
An intensive project-based class that introduces the central philosophy of the product design program. Students learn how to use the lens of human needs to innovate at the intersection of technical factors (feasibility), business factors (viability), and human values (desirability). Students work toward mastery of the human-centered design methodology through several real-world, team-based projects. Students gain fluency in designing solutions ranging from physical products, to digital interfaces, to services and experiences. Students are immersed in building their individual and team capacities around core design process and methods, and emerge with a strong foundation in needfinding, synthesis, ideation, rapid prototyping, user testing, iteration, and storytelling.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Harris, J. (PI)
;
Kelley, D. (PI)
;
Leung, A. (PI)
;
Patel, M. (PI)
;
Schmutte, K. (PI)
ME 115B: Product Design Methods
This course will introduce the basic concepts of human factors and demonstrate the importance of understanding and considering human capabilities and limits in product and system design. This will include an overview of both cognitive and physical human characteristics, methods to analyze human factors constraints, and design methods for prototyping and evaluating the usability of physical products and systems. In this course individual- and team-based design projects are used to emphasize the integration between human factors analysis and evaluation, authoring design requirements and translating these to both physical products and systems. nPrerequisites:
ME101,
ME115A,
ME110. Strongly recommended:
ME102,
Psych 1
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
ME 216A: Advanced Product Design: Needfinding
Human needs that lead to the conceptualization of future products, environments, systems, and services. Field work in public and private settings; appraisal of personal values; readings on social ethnographic issues; and needfinding for a corporate client. Emphasis is on developing the flexible thinking skills that enable the designer to navigate the future. Prerequisites for undergraduates:
ME115A, ME115B and
ME203, or consent of the instructor.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
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