Product and Service Design

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SMART OBJECTS (6CFU - ING-INF/05), dedicato alla introduzione dei principi base della progettazione degli oggetti intelligenti.

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CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL STUDIES (3 CFU SPS / 08) clarify the relationship of the design project with the processes of creative activity and cultural consumption.

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SMART OBJECTS (6CFU - ING-INF/05), dedicato alla introduzione dei principi base della progettazione degli oggetti intelligenti.

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The Lab. of LABORATORY OF VIRTUAL MODELING AND REPRESENTATION is aimed at transferring to students skills and abilities useful for describing and communicating morphological aspects using digital design tools (from 3D modelling to virtual reality). The course is divided into lectures and experiments, prepared in relation to the various topics of a theoretical, methodological, technical and operational nature.
Two modules contribute to the Course: 3D MODELING AND REPRESENTATION (6CFU – ICAR/17), dedicated to the understanding of geometries and volumes in space, to the analysis of the main 3D construction methodologies, to digital and virtual representation. COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN (3CFU – ICAR/13), dedicated to the experimental application of three-dimensional modeling principles according to the approaches and methods of parametric design.

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The Lab. of LABORATORY OF VIRTUAL MODELING AND REPRESENTATION is aimed at transferring to students skills and abilities useful for describing and communicating morphological aspects using digital design tools (from 3D modelling to virtual reality). The course is divided into lectures and experiments, prepared in relation to the various topics of a theoretical, methodological, technical and operational nature.
Two modules contribute to the Course: 3D MODELING AND REPRESENTATION (6CFU – ICAR/17), dedicated to the understanding of geometries and volumes in space, to the analysis of the main 3D construction methodologies, to digital and virtual representation. COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN (3CFU – ICAR/13), dedicated to the experimental application of three-dimensional modeling principles according to the approaches and methods of parametric design.

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The Lab. of LABORATORY OF VIRTUAL MODELING AND REPRESENTATION is aimed at transferring to students skills and abilities useful for describing and communicating morphological aspects using digital design tools (from 3D modelling to virtual reality). The course is divided into lectures and experiments, prepared in relation to the various topics of a theoretical, methodological, technical and operational nature.
Two modules contribute to the Course: 3D MODELING AND REPRESENTATION (6CFU – ICAR/17), dedicated to the understanding of geometries and volumes in space, to the analysis of the main 3D construction methodologies, to digital and virtual representation. COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN (3CFU – ICAR/13), dedicated to the experimental application of three-dimensional modeling principles according to the approaches and methods of parametric design.

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OPEN DESIGN (3CFU – ICAR/13), is dedicated to the experimental application using an open-sorce programming platform of sensors and actuators.

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OPEN DESIGN (3CFU – ICAR/13), is dedicated to the experimental application using an open-sorce programming platform of sensors and actuators.

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SMART OBJECTS (6CFU - ING-INF/05), is dedicated to the introduction of the basic principles of smart objects design.

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The LAB. of MECHANICS pursues the following objectives: a) deepen the knowledge relating to the kinematic, static and mechanical functioning of objects of various shapes and structures with particular reference to the modeling of the "deformable continuum" to the "elastic and elasto-plastic behavior"; b) to acquire the knowledge of the models suitable for the analysis of the continuum and the fundamental methods for solving the elastic problem even in complex forms in close relationship with the aims of product design; c) provide the basic elements to form the critical ability to evaluate a structural pre-feasibility of the product, selecting some reference typologies that can be traced back to one-, two- and three-dimensional models. Basic knowledge of the principles of rigid body mechanics is assumed.
Two modules contribute to the Course: THEORETICAL AND APPLIED MECHANICS (3CFU – ICAR/08), dedicated to the introduction of principles for the analysis and mechanical design of physical artefacts. DESIGN FOR APPLIED MECHANICS (3CFU – ICAR/13), dedicated to the experimental application of the principles of mechanics in the process of definition/analysis of a physical artifact.

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The LAB. of MECHANICS pursues the following objectives: a) deepen the knowledge relating to the kinematic, static and mechanical functioning of objects of various shapes and structures with particular reference to the modeling of the "deformable continuum" to the "elastic and elasto-plastic behavior"; b) to acquire the knowledge of the models suitable for the analysis of the continuum and the fundamental methods for solving the elastic problem even in complex forms in close relationship with the aims of product design; c) provide the basic elements to form the critical ability to evaluate a structural pre-feasibility of the product, selecting some reference typologies that can be traced back to one-, two- and three-dimensional models. Basic knowledge of the principles of rigid body mechanics is assumed.
Two modules contribute to the Course: THEORETICAL AND APPLIED MECHANICS (3CFU – ICAR/08), dedicated to the introduction of principles for the analysis and mechanical design of physical artefacts. DESIGN FOR APPLIED MECHANICS (3CFU – ICAR/13), dedicated to the experimental application of the principles of mechanics in the process of definition/analysis of a physical artifact.

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The LAB. of MECHANICS pursues the following objectives: a) deepen the knowledge relating to the kinematic, static and mechanical functioning of objects of various shapes and structures with particular reference to the modeling of the "deformable continuum" to the "elastic and elasto-plastic behavior"; b) to acquire the knowledge of the models suitable for the analysis of the continuum and the fundamental methods for solving the elastic problem even in complex forms in close relationship with the aims of product design; c) provide the basic elements to form the critical ability to evaluate a structural pre-feasibility of the product, selecting some reference typologies that can be traced back to one-, two- and three-dimensional models. Basic knowledge of the principles of rigid body mechanics is assumed.
Two modules contribute to the Course: THEORETICAL AND APPLIED MECHANICS (3CFU – ICAR/08), dedicated to the introduction of principles for the analysis and mechanical design of physical artefacts. DESIGN FOR APPLIED MECHANICS (3CFU – ICAR/13), dedicated to the experimental application of the principles of mechanics in the process of definition/analysis of a physical artifact.

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DESIGN ISSUES (6CFU - ICAR/13) aims to deepen the currents and approaches of contemporary Design and its relations with the world of Visual Culture in order to transfer to the student a critical capacity with respect to the relationship between languages, cultures, transformation processes and social dynamics. The teaching activity will be also enriched by lectures of professionals, critics, theorists from the world of Design and Art. The student will therefore develop a critical-analytical capability and learn how to elaborate critical texts (papers).

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The ADVANCED DESIGN STUDIO aims to transfer the critical tools to investigate the different methodologies that pertain to the field of Product and Service Design in order to develop a new product/service concept considering the cultural interaction between users and objects starting from the needs of contemporary society . The skills and knowledge involved are transversal and heterogeneous and find their synthesis point in the field of Systemic Design. Operationally, the Course intends to produce an experimental working hypothesis which aims at the design and management of a new product starting from the analysts of the cultural and social contexts from time to time taken as a reference in the single design experience. The didactic phases and the related technical/experimental contributions are divided into: - socio-cultural analysis of contemporary design; - development of a product/service innovation hypothesis designed for a specific area of consumption; - study and application of the most appropriate tools for representing the developed product/service. The course is divided into lectures, seminars and experiments, prepared in relation to the various topics of a theoretical, methodological, technical and operational nature.
Two modules contribute to Course: DESIGN THINKING (6CFU - ICAR/13) dedicated to transferring methodological knowledge and skills in the field of Design Thinking; DESIGN PROTOTYPES (3CFU - ICAR/13) dedicated to developing specific skills in the field of physical and virtual modeling and prototyping as a design tool.

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The ADVANCED DESIGN STUDIO aims to transfer the critical tools to investigate the different methodologies that pertain to the field of Product and Service Design in order to develop a new product/service concept considering the cultural interaction between users and objects starting from the needs of contemporary society . The skills and knowledge involved are transversal and heterogeneous and find their synthesis point in the field of Systemic Design. Operationally, the Course intends to produce an experimental working hypothesis which aims at the design and management of a new product starting from the analysts of the cultural and social contexts from time to time taken as a reference in the single design experience. The didactic phases and the related technical/experimental contributions are divided into: - socio-cultural analysis of contemporary design; - development of a product/service innovation hypothesis designed for a specific area of consumption; - study and application of the most appropriate tools for representing the developed product/service. The course is divided into lectures, seminars and experiments, prepared in relation to the various topics of a theoretical, methodological, technical and operational nature.
Two modules contribute to Course: DESIGN THINKING (6CFU - ICAR/13) dedicated to transferring methodological knowledge and skills in the field of Design Thinking; DESIGN PROTOTYPES (3CFU - ICAR/13) dedicated to developing specific skills in the field of physical and virtual modeling and prototyping as a design tool.

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The ADVANCED DESIGN STUDIO aims to transfer the critical tools to investigate the different methodologies that pertain to the field of Product and Service Design in order to develop a new product/service concept considering the cultural interaction between users and objects starting from the needs of contemporary society . The skills and knowledge involved are transversal and heterogeneous and find their synthesis point in the field of Systemic Design. Operationally, the Course intends to produce an experimental working hypothesis which aims at the design and management of a new product starting from the analysts of the cultural and social contexts from time to time taken as a reference in the single design experience. The didactic phases and the related technical/experimental contributions are divided into: - socio-cultural analysis of contemporary design; - development of a product/service innovation hypothesis designed for a specific area of consumption; - study and application of the most appropriate tools for representing the developed product/service. The course is divided into lectures, seminars and experiments, prepared in relation to the various topics of a theoretical, methodological, technical and operational nature.
Two modules contribute to Course: DESIGN THINKING (6CFU - ICAR/13) dedicated to transferring methodological knowledge and skills in the field of Design Thinking; DESIGN PROTOTYPES (3CFU - ICAR/13) dedicated to developing specific skills in the field of physical and virtual modeling and prototyping as a design tool.

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FURTHER LEARNING WORK AND TRAINING (12CFU) aims to allow the student to support the knowledge learned within the didactic program with experiences within advanced production and research realities also for a future entry into the world of work.

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The THESIS WORK (18 CFU) is the completion and validation of the knowledge acquired and consists in the presentation of an experimental work in the open field of Product and Service Design, carried out individually by each student according to the originality requirements, under the guidance of 1 or 2 Supervisors. This work consists of an analytical-critical research and a specific elaboration of the project, as well as the realization of a prototype consistent with the typological characteristics of the proposed product/service. This work must be an "original elaboration" of a scientific and technical nature and with a high experimental content. The defense of the thesis will also be a further opportunity to validate the student's ability to independently explore the specific topics developed and to learn additional skills and knowledge.