DESIGN STUDIES
FOUNDATION
Introduction to Design: The Designer
Sigbjørn Winingstad, Harald Skulberg,
Christian Sørnes and Leonoor Beukers
Introduction to Design is the first course
in the Foundation curriculum. As a prac-
tice-based studio course it provides a gener-
al introduction to design and to three areas
of specialization: Industrial Design, Inter-
action Design and Service Design. It also
provides inspiration for the upcoming study.
The assignments introduce 2D and 3D de-
sign methods. In addition the students are
taught freehand drawing, material technol-
ogy and architectural and design history.
Introduction to Design:
The Fields We Teach
Sigbjørn Windingstad, Harald Skulberg,
Christian Sørnes and Nina Bjørnstad
This course is the second part of the intro-
duction to design, and it builds on the first
semester course. As a rehearsal- and prac-
tice-based course it continues the general
introduction into design and into the three
areas of specialisation: Industrial Design,
Interaction Design and Service Design. It
also encourages students to look toward a
long design project. In addition, students are
taught digital drawing, material technology
and modern architectural and design history.
Design for Diversity
Tom Vavik and Nicholas Stevens
Design for Diversity focuses on creating
products and services for the largest
number of people to instil sensitivity
for context, and empathic user insight.
Students are trained in user-centered
and inclusive design processes and given
an introduction to product semantics,
Interaction Design and 3D modelling. In
addition the students are taught mechanics
and an introduction to design theory.
Methods and Technologies in the
Design Process
Steinar Killi and Harald Skulberg
The first part of the semester focuses
on design methodologies and product
analysis through practical assignments. An
existing product’s design and structure
is explored, as well as the potential for
product optimisation. The second part of
the semester focuses on technologies in the
design process. Students use well-known
manufacturing methods such as injection
molding, extrusion, blow molding, and
rapid manufacturing. In addition, the
students are taught production technology
and design theory.
FIRST YEAR
SECOND YEAR
AHO WORKS STUDIES 2012-2013
Courses
Design Studies
