What
a lecture with integrated project work providing an introduction to design for graduate students in Informatics, Human-Computer Interaction and Business
a lecture with integrated project work providing an introduction to design for graduate students in Informatics, Human-Computer Interaction and Business
Where
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Design Workshop 1 provides graduate students of the Medical Informatics Group at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich with a general overview of design. In the class we touch upon design as a discipline, tool, process and way of thinking- embedded in the history of design and today's context. Students develop and explore the essential elements of the design process through a practical project. Guest lectures and a field visit to the Neue Sammlung at Pinakothek der Moderne München are also part of the syllabus. We further dive into the creative processes in the context of design and explore individual topic areas such as circular design and design and AI in greater depth. The terms corporate identity, design DNA, new functional design and product identities are explained, illustrated using examples and applied in the semester project. The course concludes with a critical reflection on design, the ethical responsibility of designers and an exploration of the future of design.
This semester's project topic was Radln - Munich 2035. They were tasked to create a vision for Munich in the year 2035 and how biking conditions in the urban area might have changed. The futuristic scenario lent itself to the use of generative AI. They were encouraged to use generative AI tools for their vision statements and the depiction of these. Here are examples by two student groups:
"In 2035, Munich has transformed into a tech marvel, prioritizing autonomous systems and e- vehicles. As dusk falls, a mystical phenomenon known as “Whispering Mist” descends, veiling the city in an iridescent and thick fog. This surreal haze blurs the boundaries between the physical and digital realms, allowing inexplicable phenomena to appear. The strange mist covers the streets, where self-driving bikes and many other vehicles became part of the enigmatic dance of the city’s evolving landscape, significantly diminishing the city's visibility. In areas where the Whispering Mist thickens, it further impacts the cycling environment, affecting individuals’ visual and auditory senses by crafting illusions that meld the real with the surreal."
After having conducted user research, the groups jumped into a phase of ideation and rapid prototyping. They iterated on their concepts by testing their prototypes inside and outside of class. The course concluded with a final presentation of the students' work in front of a group of guest judges.
Lecturers
Laura Schütz & Steven Stannard
Host
Prof. Dr. Alexander Wiethoff, Media Informatics Group, LMU
Laura Schütz & Steven Stannard
Host
Prof. Dr. Alexander Wiethoff, Media Informatics Group, LMU
