Service Design (10 cr)

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

Location and time

[This field is not used at Laurea.]

Materials

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

A comprehensive material package is provided in Canvas.

Teaching methods

The first part of the study unit (Theory) is completed independently January 7th - February 9th, following a flexible schedule as long as it is completed by the given deadline. Self-direction is required. This part does not include meetings or working in pairs or groups. You will study in a Canvas learning environment which includes learning material and tests. You will not receive individual feedback for assignments: feedback is based on checking the accuracy of the answers.

The second part of the study unit (Project) is implemented on Leppävaara campus February 14th - April 29th. A Canvas learning environment is used to support the implementation, but it is important to take part in the workshops on campus according to schedule. The second part is based on teamwork. You will receive regular feedback for assignments from the teacher, and working life or peer feedback may also be utilised.

Attendance in the workshops is required. No alternative solutions are offered and this implementation cannot be taken remotely. Please check the schedule carefully! If you are not able to attend the scheduled workshops on campus, please choose another implementation.

Employer connections

A service design project will be carried out in teams after the theory part is finished. One of Laurea's key partners will provide the design challenge and participate in the project via mentoring and feedback.

Exam schedules

The theory part must be completed by February 9th. Only those who have completed the theory will progress to the project part. In order to start the project, participants must attend the kick-off on October 11th on Leppävaara campus.

International connections

The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Completion alternatives

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 studies or another person designated to the position. The assessment is carried out according to the same assessment criteria and, as a rule, same grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit or module. The student is entitled to apply for accreditation of prior competence regardless of where, how and when the competence has been acquired. The student may also seek accreditation of competence to be acquired on the job as part of their degree (work-based learning). ... The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence and for providing sufficient information.

Student workload

The study unit is 10 credits, equivalent to 270 hours.

Approximate distribution of workload:
Theory 5 x 16 h = 80 h
Project workshops attendance (including presentations to the client) 7 x 6 h + 3 h = 45 h
Teamwork outside workshops 10 x 15 h = 150 h

Content scheduling

The theory part covers the service design process, as seen through the Double Diamond model.

In the project part, the same process will be implemented in practice.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor's level education.

According to the degree regulations (section 18) "students must be present for the first contact teaching session, or they must notify the responsible teacher of their absence to confirm they intend to participate in studies, Alternatively, the teacher can specify a different manner for the student to confirm that they intend to participate in the studies. The completion of these measures can be required within a week of the studies having begun. The application of the aforementioned approach requires that the teacher notifies the students accepted to the study unit of the practice and that the practice is specifically mentioned in the study unit’s implementation plan.

If the student has a justified reason for not attending the first contact teaching session or for not notifying the teacher of their intention to be involved in studies in the manner required by the teacher, the student must contact the responsible teacher to agree on participation in the studies. Their registration for the study unit will be rejected, of the student does not notify the teacher of being absent from the first contact teaching session or the reason for their absence cannot be considered justified, Another student who is in line for the study unit can be selected in their place."