Advanced Design Process

The aim of this course is to improve the students’ capabilities in innovative design thinking and methods integrating the diverse theoretical basis as well as building bridges with future users of places. The course aims to develop the students’ analytical and synthesising skills improving their ability to process knowledge, explore concept formulation and the quest for organising principles. It trains students in different innovative design processes such as parametric design and participatory design. It enables students to explore the possibilities of utlising ICT in inquiry, analysis and design thinking, exposing them to the latest practices such as Play the city, Smart cities, and case studies from around the world of designing with people.