21-3710 Product Design V: Client Project

Introducing students to real-world clients and design problems provides an excellent opportunity to work beyond the confines of the classroom. This course focuses on that dynamic through a client-defined collaboration with a local company or entrepreneur. The studio leads students through a full product development cycle including research, conceptualization, design development, prototyping, and testing. Students apply research methods from previous coursework to develop a new product or service resulting in a working prototype or system that can be tested and further refined. This course relies on selected readings and case studies as well as direct engagement with the client.

3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 21-3700 Product Design IV: Design Research