Design Thinking and User Centered Design (11656.1)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | On-campus Online Online self-paced |
Bruce, Canberra UC College, Bruce, ACT |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
School Of Design And The Built Environment | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Describe the iterative design process, basic design thinking and research techniques;
2. Apply and analyse design thinking and research methods in the creation of innovative design solutions for real-world problems; and
3. Communicate design intent to stakeholders using effective presentation techniques.
Graduate attributes
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
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3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
11042 Introduction to Design Thinking TechniquesAssumed knowledge
None.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Winter Term | 27 May 2024 | On-campus | Mr Gowrie Waterhouse |
2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | Online | Mr Gowrie Waterhouse |
2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-campus | Mr Gowrie Waterhouse |
2024 | UC College, Bruce, ACT | UC College Trimester 3 | 23 September 2024 | On-campus | Miss Swarali Sidhaye |
2025 | UC College, Bruce, ACT | UC College Trimester 2 | 26 May 2025 | On-campus | Mr Gowrie Waterhouse |
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Winter Term | 26 May 2025 | On-campus | Mr Gowrie Waterhouse |
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | Online self-paced | Mr Gowrie Waterhouse |
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-campus | Mr Gowrie Waterhouse |
Required texts
Unit readings will be available through UC Learn (Canvas).
Recommended reading:
Articles and Websites:
- Interaction Design Foundation. (n.d.). What is design thinking and why is it so popular? Retrieved from https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/article/what-is-design-thinking-and-why-is-it-so-popular
- Design Council. (n.d.). History of the double diamond. Retrieved from https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/our-resources/the-double-diamond/history-of-the-double-diamond/
- UX Magazine. (n.d.). Unveiling the influence of cognitive biases on design decision making. Retrieved from https://uxmag.com/articles/unveiling-the-influence-of-cognitive-biases-on-design-decision-making
- Interaction Design Foundation. (n.d.). Cognitive biases. Retrieved from https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/topics/cognitive-biases
- Interaction Design Foundation. (n.d.). Empathy – How to improve your designs by developing empathy for your target group. Retrieved from https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/article/empathy-how-to-improve-your-designs-by-developing-empathy-for-your-target-group
- Toptal. (n.d.). Design problem statements: What they are and how to frame them. Retrieved from https://www.toptal.com/designers/product-design/design-problem-statement
- Interaction Design Foundation. (n.d.). Wireframing. Retrieved from https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/topics/wireframing
- Six Sigma. (n.d.). A comprehensive guide to input-process-output models. Retrieved from https://www.isixsigma.com/dictionary/input-process-output-i-p-o/
- Figma. (n.d.). High fidelity prototyping of screen-based interactions. Retrieved from https://www.figma.com/resource-library/high-fidelity-prototyping/
- Harvard Business School Online. (n.d.). 5 examples of design thinking in business. Retrieved from https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/design-thinking-examples
- AIGA Eye on Design. (n.d.). What does it mean to decolonize design? Retrieved from https://eyeondesign.aiga.org/what-does-it-mean-to-decolonize-design/
Journal Articles:
- Dorst, K. (2011). The core of ‘design thinking' and its application. Design Studies, 32(6), 521-532.
- Kruger, C., & Cross, N. (2001). Modeling cognitive strategies in creative design. Computational and Cognitive Models of Creative Design V, 205-226.
- Weir, K. (2024, January 30). The science behind creativity. Monitor on Psychology, 53(3). Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/monitor/2022/04/cover-science-creativity
- Hassan, S. M. (2023). SCAMPER as a Creative Idea Generation Method: Case Study on Graphic Design Students. Information Sciences Letters, 12, 1417-1428.
Books:
- Downton, P. (2003). Design Research. Melbourne: RMIT Publishing.
- Pater, R. (2020). The Politics of Design. Netherlands: BIS Publishers. Retrieved from www.thepoliticsofdesign.com
Videos:
- TEDx Talks. (2017, February 6). Design Thinking - Tim Brown [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tz0dpeqcO60
- User Experience Design. (2019, April 11). Model making and prototyping Episode 6 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oee8VfjR1CE
- User Experience Design. (2019, April 4). Prototyping and model making Episode 5 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWk6br5Ngkc
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Participation requirements
Active engagement in all online modules enhances your learning and is strongly advised. Unless specifically stated in the unit outline, there is no mandatory attendance requirement. However, you may elect to attend timetabled activities, as they allow you to ask 'real time' questions to develop your understanding for the relevant assessment tasks.
Required IT skills
None.
In-unit costs
There may be costs associated with material purchases.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
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