COURSE DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION
| Course Name | Code | Semester | T+A+L (hour/week) | Type (C / O) | Local Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design Futures | IND 372 | Fall | 03+00+00 | Elective | 3 | 5 |
| Academic Unit: | Industrial Design |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Course Unit: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | - - |
| Course Objectives: | This course aims to explore the future of design by examining emerging trends, technological advancements, and societal shifts. It encourages students to think critically about the evolving role of design and to develop future-oriented strategies. Through speculative design, research, and practical exercises, students will gain insights into how design can shape and respond to future challenges in various domains, including technology, sustainability, and human experience. |
| Course Contents: | This course explores the future of design through speculative and strategic methodologies, focusing on emerging technologies, sustainability, and societal change. Key topics include speculative design, AI and automation, future materials, ethical considerations, and trend forecasting. Through discussions, case studies, and hands-on exercises, students will analyze design’s evolving role and prototype future-oriented concepts. |
| Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit (LO): |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods: | • Lectures and discussions on future design trends • Case study analyses of emerging technologies and speculative design projects • Hands-on speculative design workshops and prototyping exercises • Research and forecasting activities to anticipate design futures • Group projects and presentations exploring future-oriented design solutions |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATIONS
| Week | Subjects | Related Preperation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the Course / Understanding Future Thinking | Course syllabus review, introductory readings |
| 2 | Speculative Design and Critical Futures | Readings on speculative design and future thinking |
| 3 | Emerging Technologies and Their Impact on Design | Research on AI, automation, and emerging technologies |
| 4 | Sustainability and the Future of Materials | Case studies on sustainable design and material innovation |
| 5 | Ethical Considerations in Future Design | Readings on design ethics and social responsibility |
| 6 | Human-Centered Design in the Age of AI and Automation | Exploring human-centered design methodologies |
| 7 | Scenario Planning and Design Forecasting | Reviewing trend forecasting and scenario planning techniques |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | Midterm exam preparation |
| 9 | Workshop – Designing for Possible Futures | Hands-on speculative design exercises |
| 10 | Design and Society in the Digital Age | Analysis of design’s role in digital transformation |
| 11 | The Role of Design in Policy and Governance | Exploring the intersection of design, policy, and governance |
| 12 | Future of Interaction and Experience Design | Research on future interaction and experience design trends |
| 13 | Preparing the Final Project and Presentation | Finalizing project concepts and presentations |
| 14 | Final Project Presentations | Presenting and discussing final projects |
At Kadir Has University, a Semester is 14 weeks; The weeks 15 and 16 are reserved for final exams.
REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED READING
| 1. Dunne, A., & Raby, F. (2013). Speculative Everything: Design, Fiction, and Social Dreaming. MIT Press. 2. Candy, S., & Dunagan, J. (2017). Designing an Experiential Scenario: The People Who Vanished. Futures. 3. Lindley, J., & Coulton, P. (2016). Back to the Future: 10 Years of Design Fiction. ACM Interactions. 4. Manzini, E. (2015). Design, When Everybody Designs: An Introduction to Design for Social Innovation. MIT Press. 5. Sterling, B. (2009). Design Fiction. Interactions, 16(3), 20-24. 6. Thackara, J. (2017). How to Thrive in the Next Economy: Designing Tomorrow’s World Today. Thames & Hudson. 7. Johnson, S. (2010). Where Good Ideas Come From: The Natural History of Innovation. Riverhead Books. 8. Rawsthorn, A. (2018). Design as an Attitude. MIT Press. |
OTHER COURSE RESOURCES
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
| Semester Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance / Participation | 1 | 15 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 20 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 |
| Midterms | 1 | 25 |
| Total: | 5 | 100 |
WORKLOAD
| Events | Count | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload (hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Homework Assigments | 2 | 9 | 18 |
| Extra-Class Activities (reading,individiual work, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload (hour): | 125 | ||
1 ECTS = 25 Hours Workload
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO) AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS (PQ)
| # | PQ1 | PQ2 | PQ3 | PQ4 | PQ5 | PQ6 | PQ7 | PQ8 | PQ9 | PQ10 |
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Contribution: 1 Low, 2 Average, 3 High