Design thinking and iterative designLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You learn the principles of the iterative design process.
You learn how to prototype ideas, conduct play testing and gather user feedback.
You develop skills in design thinking.
You effectively communicate your ideas and iterate based on constructive feedback.
You learn to place the user's experience and needs at the forefront of the design process.

Content

How to prototype your ideas and refine your designs through playtesting and user feedback?
What are the key principles of design thinking, and how can they be applied to game design?
What are the stages, challenges and benefits of iterative design process?
How do you utilise playtesting and user feedback as part of the development process?
How do you effectively communicate your design ideas to team members and stakeholders?

Accomplishment methods

Students can
– use professional vocabulary systematically. 
– identify interrelated tasks. 
– work together with customers/clients, users and target groups. 
– use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field. 
– work as team members in a goal-oriented way.