Module Code - Title:
PD6022
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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION
Year Last Offered:
2023/4
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module will introduce user centred design tools and approaches that are central to the later phases of the design process; concept testing and design refinement. The development and implementation of testing in an iterative process of build - test - evaluate, alongside sensitive refinement of the design solution, is paramount to a good design outcome. It will address the fundamentals of quality management systems, regulations and design controls for medical products.
The purpose of this module is to provide a studio-based environment where students can explore and implement the methods and tools of concept testing and design refinement, alongside emerging technologies and future trends, through real world design briefs.
Syllabus:
Concept testing methodologies in the areas of product usability, User Experience, Product Service Systems and Graphical User Interface, emerging technologies, usability heuristics, guidelines and standards, empirical methods, analysis and synthesis. Design refinement methods and tools in the areas of Graphical User Interface (GUI), Industrial Design (ID), User Experience (UX), Design for Manufacture (DFM), mechanical resolution, design story representation, future trends. Quality management systems, regulations and design controls for medical products.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
At the end of this module students will be able to:
- Understand current best practice in testing; product usability, UX, GUI, PPS.
- Develop and conduct appropriate prototype testing in areas of emerging interactive technologies.
- Inform the design solution through evaluation of empirical test data using an iterative design approach.
- Demonstrate a sensitivity to stakeholders during design refinement; ID, UX, UI, product service system.
- Understand and utilise where appropriate, emerging technologies in the Design for Manufacture (DFM) field and User Interaction realm.
- Understand the fundamentals of quality management systems, regulations and design controls for medical products.
- Understand design verification and design validation requirements for medical products.
- Implement a quality management system and maintain a design history file as per ISO13485.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
At the end of this module students will be able to: - Demonstrate a commitment to an ethical approach to user involvement.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to users when developing and implementing testing of solutions.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the sensitivity of stakeholders to design solutions.
- Appreciate awareness of paradigm shifts due to future trends.
- Develop emotional quotient when engaging in multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of quality management systems, regulations and design controls for medical products.
- Demonstrate an understanding of design verification and design validation requirements for medical products.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
At the end of this module studnets will be able to:
- Demonstrate an ability to create and build appropriate prototypes for the purposes of testing; digital and physical.
- Apply Industrial Design approaches to the development of design solutions and aesthetics.
- Apply design detailing tools to the refinement of final design solutions.
- Create a quality management system and maintain a design history file as per ISO13485
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The module is taught in a design studio-based environment where students can explore and implement the methods and tools of concept testing and design refinement, through real world design briefs. Developments in emerging technologies, future trends, quality management systems, regulations and design controls, will be introduced and explored through; lectures, workshops, peer learning, small-group discussions and debate, and self-directed learning.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Nielsen, J. (1995)
Usability Engineering
, AP Professional
Krug, S. (2014)
Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability
, New Riders
Rubin, S. (1994)
Handbook of usability testing how to plan, design, and conduct effective tests
, Wiley
Thompson, R. (2007)
Manufacturing Processes for Design Professionals
, Thames & Hudson
Ulrich, K. & Eppinger, S. (2004)
Product Design and Development
, McGraw-Hill
Amoto, S. & Ezzell, R. (2014)
Regulatory Affairs for Biomaterials and Medical Devices
, Wood head Publishing
Zenios S, Makower J, Yock P, et al. (2009)
Biodesign: the process
of innovating medical technologies.
, Cambridge University Press
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
MSDEHWTFA - DESIGN FOR HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Semester - Year to be First Offered:
Module Leader:
Louise.Kiernan@ul.ie