Industrial Design

Learner-centered approach with role-plays, simulations and multimedia learning.

Intensifying students' perceptiveness through the confrontation with realities; teaching general design principles and their implementation in practice; introduction to the design process

Introduction to the formal organization and logic of the three-dimensional form. Abstraction and proportion studies are used to study the formal identity of objects and to transform it into a three-dimensional form.

Introduction to the basics of visual communication (components, text, symbols); design skills to create a professional portfolio; basic knowledge of Photoshop

Various techniques such as claying, laminating, mechanical thermoforming, bonding with a wide variety of materials.

Basics of digital photography, photography of objects, lighting and exposure

Using examples, various drawing techniques are applied to practical exercises. Visualisation of a wide variety of materials and surfaces.

Conceptualising and designing simple objects of low complexity in the area of packaging design

Communication models, factual and relational levels, questioning technique, teamwork, presentation technique.

Learner-centered multimedia learning.

Understanding the difference between what the sensory organs of the human being register and what the human being perceives. Emphasis is placed on Gestalt and color psychology.

Using examples, various drawing techniques are applied to practical exercises. Rendering of complex objects.

Designing five products in five consecutive days. Group work.

Briefing, definition of target group, research, concepts, design, model, documentation, presentation. Development of design solutions with a focus on methodology and ergonomics for tasks of medium complexity, or as a support for Project Work 3 .

Briefing, definition of target group, research, concepts, design, model, documentation, presentation. Development of design solutions of medium to high complexity.

Three-dimensional design of products with computer aided design. Knowledge of practical applications of 3D CAD programs for industrial designers.

Fundamentals of strength theory. Connection between stress and strain. Introduction to manufacturing technology and its historical development. Students acquire a basic understanding of the primary forming and reforming manufacturing processes which are necessary for the development of functional and cost-effective product design.

The art of impromtu speech, breathing techniques, the difference between speaking and writing styles, the AIDA principle, using positive phrasing as a persuasive argument.

Course and career-specific subject areas

Strategic Design - impact levels, processes and added value. The strategic context - strategic decisions, mission-critical questions and research methods. The strategic scenario - parameters, relationships, success factors, goal-oriented design solution scenarios. The design briefing - link between theory and practice. The implementation - individual development of a design-strategic task.

Introduction to the basics of visual communication (components, text, symbols, signs), applied graphic design for "new media"

Digital post-processing of freehand sketches, creating renderings on the interactive graphics tablet.

Briefing, definition of target group, research, concepts, design, model, documentation, presentation. Development of design solutions with an emphasis on innovation for tasks of medium complexity, or as a support for Project Work 4.

Briefing, definition of target group, research, concepts, design, model, documentation, presentation. Development of design solutions for tasks of high complexity.

Introduction to and practical exercises with 3D solids. The main objective is to teach students how to use a modern 3D program for design and documentation tasks.

Strength calculations for tensile, pressure, bending, and torsional loads and for buckling loads of slender bars. Introduction to separating cutting production processes, joining technology, and heat treatment and corrosion protection - cutting process and materials. Mechanical joints, welding, and bonding.

Design-scientific development of solutions for design tasks of a medium technical-functional complexity.

Scientific development of solutions for tasks in the field of design.

Briefing, definition of target group, research, concepts, design, model, documentation, presentation. Development of design solutions with a focus on process, supporting Bachelor Thesis 1.

Documentation of the students' project work for the purpose of applying for design internships or for founding design companies.

Introduction to professional communication strategies. Mini-presentations.

An attempt to approach the topic design culture historically by examining topics such as individual artistic achievement, anonymous services, and the presentation of outstanding personalities in the field of design.

Teaching basic knowledge about philosophy in general. Reflection on the self-image and current and future tasks of design. Analysis and discussion of current design philosophies. The aim of the course is to help students develop and argue for their own design position. The imparting of knowledge and discussion about philosophy in general and different design philosophies in particular shall help to define the students' own point of view and to formulate their own design position.

Packaging and sketching techniques with a focus on vehicles

Improvement of rendering techniques and the creation of animations

Designing five products in five consecutive days. Group work.

Interaction of mechanical, electronic, and IT elements and modules in mechatronic systems.

The board examination which is a part of this class is conducted in accordance with the requirements for final examinations in bachelor's degree programs at Universities of Applied Sciences according to the University of Applied Sciences Act (Fachhochschulgesetz) – FHG in its current version.

In the context of the internship, the design-scientific skills and knowledge acquired in the bachelor's programme are critically assessed and reflected upon.

Honing and expanding the social, methodological and technical skills acquired at university during the internships in the design company. The internship is accompanied in seminar and coaching form by the faculty supervisor. Project and time management skills as well as knowledge of academic writing are taught.

Learning-centered course based on consolidation of existing knowledge

Designing & forming, analysing the various factors that make design, dot-line-area-field-space

Training the capacity to think in three dimensions - enhancing imagination by acquiring geometric knowledge - understanding common projection methods - getting a basic understanding of objects and operations used in CAD systems - improving freehand skills

Historical outline of industrial design, producer aspects, consumer aspects, product-oriented functions, the design process, concept definitions, building a basic understanding of the connections between consumer, producer and designer

Practical exercises commensurate with the students' stage of development, strengthening free-stroke techniques, the sense of space/perspective, experiments with body/exercises to build up an optimized optical memory for complex bodies without having recourse to present objects

After the introduction to model building (general model construction, shop organization, tool kits, getting acquainted with the shop and the materials), making practice pieces. Working with different materials, tools and machines. Learning model construction and various techniques.

Using figures and forms, the students carry out various exercises using different views and lighting. Besides, positioning of surfaces with a straight line generatrix and clearways are practiced.

Conception and drafting of objects of low complexity in the area of product design

Basic knowledge of physics, electronics and structural calculations. Students receive a basic overview of structures.

Learner-centered approach with role plays, simulations and media

Sensitizing students' perception by confronting them with realities, basic general ways of designing and practical implementation into designing steps

Introduction to the basics of visual communication (components, text, symbols), design to enable students to put together a professional portfolio, basics Photoshop

Introduction to the formal organization and logic of the plastic form. The formal identity of objects is examined by studying their abstraction and proportion to acquire an understanding of the characteristics of three-dimensional form with its conversion to the plastic form.

Different techniques such as clay, laminating, forming using heat with machines, adhesion with various materials.

Basics of digital photography, photography of objects, exposure

Based on examples, various drawing techniques are analyzed and used in practical examples. Rendering of different materials and surfaces.

Conception and drafting of objects of low complexity in the area of packaging design

Theory of communication, subject matter and relationship, interview technique, teamwork, presentation techniques.

Learner-centered approach with focus on media

Comprehension of the difference between what the human senses perceive and what the human being perceives. Focal points are Gestalt psychology and color psychology.

Based on examples, various drawing techniques are analyzed and used in practical examples. Rendering of complex objects.

Briefing, definition of target group, research, concepts, draft, model, documentation, presentation. Development of design solutions with medium to high grade complexity.

Briefing, definition of target group, research, concepts, draft, model, documentation, presentation. Development of solutions focusing on methodology and ergonomics with medium grade complexity or with as a support to Project 3 .

Projection methods in computer-generated 2D- and 3D renditions. Basics and practical application of 3D-CAD programs.

Basics of elastostatics. Connection between stress and strain. Introduction to production technology and its historic development. Students receive a basic understanding of the primary forming and reforming production methods necessary for the creation of functional and cost-effective product design.

The art of extemporaneous speaking, breathing techniques,the difference between speaking and writing styles, the AIDA rule, using positive formulation in persuasive arguments.

Degree-course and profession-specific subject matter

Introduction to the basics of visual communication (components, text, symbols, icons), applied graphic design for new media

Strategic Design - impact levels, processes and added value. The strategic context - strategic decisions, mission-crititcal questions and research methods. The strategic scenario - framework conditions, connections, success factors - goal-oriented design solution scenarios. The design briefing - link between theory and practice. The implementation - individual development of a desgn-strategic objective

Digital post-processing of hand-drawn sketches, creating rendering sketches on the interactive graphics tablet.

Briefing, definition of target group, research, concepts, draft, model, documentation, presentation. Development of design solutions for tasks of high grade complexity.

Briefing, definition of target group, research, concepts, draft, model, documentation, presentation. Development of design solutions focusing on sustainability for tasks of medium grade complexity or as a support to Project 4.

Introduction and practical application of 3-D volume model. The main objective of the course is to enable students to use a modern 3-D CAD program for design purposes as well as for documenation tasks

Strength calculations for tensile, pressure, bending, and torsional loads and buckling loads of slender struts. Introduction to separating machining production processes, joining techniques, and the cutting/machining process relative to heat treatment and corrosion protection, cutting materials. Mechanical joints, welding, and gluing.

Design-scientific development of design tasks of medium grade technical and functional complexity.

Briefing, definition of target group, research, concepts, draft, model, documentation, presentation. Development of design solutions focusing on innovation as a support to Bachelor Thesis 1.

Scientific development of tasks in the field of design.

Introduction into professional communication strategies. Mini-presentations.

Packaging and sketching techniques with a focus on vehicles

The approach to design from a historical perspective through the examination of themes such as individual artistic achievement, anonymous service and the presentation of outstanding personalities in the field of design.

Deepening the study of rendering techniques and the creation of animations

Introduction to high-end surface modeling programs

Interaction of mechanical, electronic, and IT elements as well as modules in mechatronic systems.

The skills and insights acquired during the Bachelor studies are questioned and reflected within the internship.

Deepening and expanding social skills and methodological plus professional expertise in-house as an experiential learning venue. The internship is coached by the departmental advisor similar to a seminar. Skills in project- and time management as well as academic writing are imparted.