School Of EngineeringMaster Studio 1Western Sydney University Unit Code: 300517.1
Discipline: MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
A bachelor degree in Industrial Design.
Equivalent Units
300190 - Master Studio
About this Unit
This unit explores design perspectives within an industry interactive project theme including user centred design; reduced environmental impact guided by sustainable design principles; discuss technological and cultural viewpoints; experience 'designer as manager' client relations; value analysis and production technologies. Research is conducted in groups and proposals define a strategy of activities that contribute to the detailing of a product system - realisation. The focus is on the most cost-effective user centred criterion-based design for manufacture whilst observing social, economic and environmental balances.