Open uni, Design Bits

About this programme

Learning outcomes After taking this course, the student Understands the value of design and its main approaches to sustainability, collaboration, innovation and management. Knows about the different design fields and understands design’s possible application to different areas. Understands the importance of the user’s perspective and knows design tools that help including users in projects. Can describe the design thinking process, its phases and its most relevant tools and methods. Content This is an introductory online course for students who are curious about what design is, how designers work, and how to work with designers. In this course we explain the basic definitions of design, introduce models for understanding design processes, and show the value of design in industry and society. Students learn the four essential pillars of design today: sustainability, collaboration, innovation and management. Through hands-on activities and reflections at the end of each chapter, we give you a taste of some widely-used design tools, guide you in thinking like a designer and show you possibilities of deepening your design studies at Aalto University. The course is self-directed and at your own pace: there are no class meeting times or live lectures. This is an elective course suitable for both BA and MA level students. https://designbits.aalto.fi/en/ Please read the registration and payment policies as well as the study instructions: Registration, payments and rules You can find full course description and schedule in Aalto University Open University Course Selection Aalto University Open University contact details