22-1700 Product Design I: Materials and Techniques

Course is intended for all Product Design majors. Instruction focuses on general theories of design, including problem definition, articulation, and resolution. Students study methodologies and historical case studies that look at the development of successful products from the standpoint of markets, manufacturing, and cultural concerns. Through class projects, students explore issues of function, cognition, and aesthetics in context with the various product types.
3 Credits