Des.for vitality in a real-life setting

• General introduction – presentation of topics
• Understanding users - user protocol – design process’
• Stakeholders – wicked problems
• Mid-term pitches / Challenges in designing in/for real-life settings
• User Research Methods
• Reporting & presenting your work
• Business perspectives’
• Reflections

Examination information:
You will be assessed on your ability to apply design research skills to develop, present and articulate a collaborative design solution in a real-life setting. You will learn to apply and integrate quantitative and qualitative research methods and translate your findings into a design to enhance the vitality of people. The deliverables for this course are 1) a working prototype, 2) a research article, 3) a poster presentation, 4) a group reflection and 5) a personal reflection.

PLEASE NOTE: this course is part of the USE LL Designing for People, Sports and Vitality. This USE LL will be cancelled in academic year 24-25 therefore please make sure to follow all 3 courses of this USE LL in academic year 23-24.

• Can approach and solve (basic) design problems / questions in the field of sports and vitality
• Design a working interaction prototype in a multidisciplinary team
• Apply and integrate quantitative and/or qualitative research and design methods in real-life situations
• Receive and provide feedback on design concepts
• Formulating and evaluating personal goals
• Can communicate opinions, ideas, information and results clearly

You will be assessed on your ability to apply design research skills to develop, present and articulate a collaborative design solution in a real-life setting. You will learn to apply and integrate quantitative and qualitative research methods and translate your findings into a design to enhance the vitality of people. The deliverables for this course are 1) weekly assignments, 2) a functional prototype, 3) a report presenting the design process, 4) a 3 minute video of the design concept, 5) a reflection.

You must meet the following requirements

• Registered for a degree programme other than
• HBO-TOP Applied Physics, Pre-Master, Fulltime