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DESN9004: Practices of Design Innovation

2024 unit information

In this subject, students gain a holistic understanding of design-led innovation approaches, practices and tools. Students explore and examine in detail a design-based innovation methodology developed for addressing complex problems. This subject explores different modes of inquiry and encourages students to develop a diverse range of research practices. Knowledge and understanding of design thinking gained from other units will be applied to topical socio-economic challenges. Students learn how to identify, design and review design innovation practices, and become familiar with the process by applying the methodology. Students will leave this course with a comprehensive understanding of design innovation principles and practices drawing on design thinking processes explored in other units.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Design Lab

Code DESN9004
Academic unit Design Lab
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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IDEA9106

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. understand aims, objectives and complexities of design innovation
  • LO2. understand and be competent in design thinking, design innovation and design integration methods
  • LO3. link business, technology and people as way to develop competitive economic, socio-cultural and environmental advantage
  • LO4. develop familiarity with approaches to design research.

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2024
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2020
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Block mode Remote
Semester 2 2022
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2022
Block mode Remote
Semester 2 2023
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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