S002561 Professional Lectures

Synopsis

This unit investigates project and design research management strategies. Topics include research methods and their application, design (research) criteria, client's intentions, market identification and user needs, manufacturing and environmental issues, process and methods of products industrial design. Students will have comprehensive understanding of the current research status and research hot spots.

Chief examiner(s)

Xue Chengqi

Ph.D. supervisor

Doctor degree

Professor

Zhou Lei

Lecturer

Doctor degree

Wu Wenyu

Lecturer

Doctor degree

John Zhang

Doctor degree

Professor

Alex Brezing

Doctor degree

Professor

Credit points

Credit: 6

Level

Postgraduate

Faculty

School of Mechanical Engineering

Offered:

First semester

Outcomes

The objectives of the unit are to:

Familiarise the students with the process of product industrial design;
Understanding current research status and research hot spots;
Be able to identify key issues which influence the outcome of design projects;
Be capable of planning design research;
Be able to effectively communicate design research criteria which meets management objectives ;
Be aware of planning and scheduling methods for the implementation of design projects;
Understand the role and consequences of design contracts;