Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe how value is created for the customers through service
- recognize the essence of Service Design thinking and methods
- plan, implement and evaluate a Service Design project using service design methods
- apply creative problem-solving and develop working methods individually and in teams
- foster entrepreneurship through service design

Teaching methods

This is an online implementation on the Canvas learning platform consisting of two separate parts.
The first part (Theory section) is a prerequisite for the second part (Project section).

The Theory section includes learning of service design process (Double Diamond), methods and tools independently in Canvas working space.

The Project section includes a service design project as team work, based on a real-life design challenge. We will work in the virtual learning environment Canvas.

Project Part 2 begins - Design Challenge kick-off is mandatory Zoom event for the course.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Stickdorn, M., Lawrence, A. and Hormess, M., Schneider, J. 2018.This is service design doing : applying service design thinking in the real world : a practitioner's handbook. Canada: O'Reilly.

Ebook:
https://laurea.finna.fi/Search/Results?lookfor=this+is+service+design+doing&type=AllFields

Alternative completion methods of implementation

According to the degree regulations “all students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognised and accredited by the teacher responsible for the module or study unit or another person designated by the director of the UAS unit. The assessment is carried out according to the same criteria and grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit.”
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Theory section:
An accomplished theoretical course on service design.

Project section:
Student's prior knowledge and competence in an applied service design project can be manifested through alternative methods. If you have competences and prior experience in a service design project, and you would like to be accredited for them, please be in touch with the instructor for further consultation.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

Project section:
A Service Design project for a real work-life partner will be conducted.
Students will work in teams of 5-6 members and develop a service concept for the work-life partner.

Important dates

1 THEORY SECTION
Needs to be completed before Project Part 2 begins.
The theory section covers service design process (Double Diamond), methods and tools, and includes various tasks and tests to be taken individually. All tests can be taken at the student's own pace and need to be passed.

2 PROJECT SECTION
Service Design project will be conducted in 4 development phases, which are based on pre-defined schedule.

Important dates and deadlines:
The Theory Part 1 begins in Canvas 8.8.2022
Service Design info Q&A 17.8.2022 (ZOOM)
Project Part 2 - Design Challenge kick-off & phase 1 (Discover) 14.9.2022 (ZOOM)
Phase 2 (Define) 5.10.2022 (ZOOM)
Phase 3 (Develop) 11.10.2022 (ZOOM)
Phase 4 (Deliver) 27.10.2022 (ZOOM)
Pitching 2.11.2022 (ZOOM)
Pitching 3.11.2022 (ZOOM)
Final portfolio return date 16.11.2022

Forms of internationality

The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Students workload

THEORY SECTION
The course is 3 ects which corresponds approximately 81 h of studying.
Work is done individually.

PROJECT SECTION
The course is 7 ects which corresponds approximately 189 h of studying.
Most of the work will be done in teams.
The tasks are scheduled in phases throughout the course.

Content and scheduling

THEORY SECTION
The theory section covers service design process (Double Diamond), methods and tools, and includes various tasks and tests to be taken individually. All tests can be taken at the student's own pace according to a recommended schedule and need to be passed.

PROJECT SECTION
Study unit consists of the following phases:
- Service Design project kick-off
-Online work in teams in the following Double Diamond development phases:
*Discover
*Define
*Develop
*Deliver
-Final presentations
- Portfolio

Further information for students

According to the degree regulations (section 18) “students must be present in the first contact session or notify their teacher in charge if they cannot attend. If they fail to notify the teacher of their absence in the first contact session, their enrollment will be rejected. Another student in the queue may be enrolled in the study unit in the place of the absent student.”

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

Individual assignments: 30%, scale 1-5
Team assignment 70% scale 1-5

Self- and peer assessment are part of the evaluation.

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level II.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- analyse the acquired information, draw conclusions and combine theoretical knowledge with experiential knowledge

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- critically evaluate information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner and demonstrate his/her familiarity with the knowledge basis
- report and communicate in a professional manner

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate the applicability of produced knowledge, skill or idea to other contexts as well as their impact
- anticipate needs of customers and/or co-operation partners

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- propose creative solutions at work
- promote professional co-operation and enhance customer and partner relationships

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- act independently taking into account the operating environment
- take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs

TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate and develop the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- evaluate the possibilities for utilising competence and plan his/her personal development and development of the team

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- act in a manner that promotes the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- describe the development of his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- describe the significance of his/her actions for successful co-operation
- describe his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes

Students who have failed assignments or examinations required for passing a study unit must supplement or retake their study attainment in a manner and schedule defined by the teacher of the study unit. (Laurea degree regulations.)

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarise yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed.