The project concludes with a comprehensive final presentation that showcases the students' design process and outcomes. This presentation typically includes functional or conceptual models, meticulously crafted design drawings, and a well-organized written report that documents the development and rationale behind the proposed solution.
Throughout the course, students engage in a series of in-depth discussions and practical exercises that explore each phase of the design process. Emphasis is placed on integrating systematic approaches with creative thinking to foster innovative and well-rounded solutions. To reinforce these concepts, students complete a variety of targeted assignments. These cover a wide range of topics, including creativity-enhancing techniques (such as brainstorming and synectics), identifying and framing design opportunities, problem analysis, visual idea generation through sketching, the creation of exploratory mock-ups, and methods for evaluating and refining design concepts.
Collectively, these activities are designed to guide students toward developing solutions that are not only functional and innovative but also thoughtful and visually compelling.