Introduction to User-Centred Approach (5 cr)
Code: TE00CP31-3002
General information
Enrollment
03.08.2024 - 02.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 13.11.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Location-independent
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
7 - 50
Degree programmes
- Design Plugin - Diploma of Higher Education in Design
- Design Plugin Medium - Expert in Design Thinking
Teachers
- Hannu Parkkamäki
- Mervi Vuolas
Teacher in charge
Mervi Vuolas
Groups
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DMUOTS24
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OSMUOTS24
Objective
After the course, the student can examine the interactions between humans and the physical environment, tools and processes, and can apply various methods that produce user understanding and knowledge.
Content
User orientation is the first core part of the design point of view: basically, we always design and develop things for others than ourselves. The study course introduces the meaning of empathy, curiosity and joint communication, based on design practices and design thinking.
Our main themes leading to user orientation are
- physical user, ergonomics and usability
- senses in the user experience
- emotions in the user experience - before and after
Evaluation scale
H-5