Cross-Cultural Perspectives in the Field of Design (BIP) (3 op)

Tavoitteet

Student is able to:
- develop intercultural sensitivity and flexibility to work with international design challenges
- manage and act as an effective member of multicultural design teams
- gain insights about diverse design approaches and customer needs

Aika ja paikka

Online + on campus intensive week at Laurea Leppävaara

• Online phase: Three online sessions during April-May 2025
Planned dates: 9.4. at 15-17; 28.4. at 15-17; 12.5. at 15-17

• Intensive project week at Laurea Leppävaara: 19.-23.5. 2025 at 9 - 17

• Online session 9.6. at 15-17

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Recommended Reading:
• Stickdorn M., Hormess M., Lawrence A. & Schneider J. 2018. This is service design doing. Sebastopol: O’Reilly.
eBook available: https://laurea.finna.fi/Record/laurus.90507
Complementary Method Library: https://www.thisisservicedesigndoing.com/methods

• Polaine, A., Løvlie, L. & Reason, B. 2013. Service Design. From insight to implementation. Brooklyn, N.Y.: Rosenfeld Media.
• Liedtka J. & Ogilvie, T. 2011. Designing for growth – a design thinking toolkit for managers. Columbia University Press, New York.
• Knapp, J. 2016. Sprint. How to solve big problems and test new ideas in just five days.

Toteutustapa

This is a Blended International Programme (BIP) named "Cross-cultural perspectives in the field of design" and includes compulsory online and campus phases (see dates below).
The BIP is implemented as part of Pioneer Alliance, welcoming students and staff from European partner institutions.

Työelämäyhteistyö ja/tai TKI

This blended international course explores the principles and practices of service design with a focus on creating multi or bilingual solutions. Students will learn to design services or work place practices that cater to diverse linguistic needs, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility. The course combines design knowledge with a hands-on intensive design process, including team work and collaboration with real-world partners.

Kansainvälisyys toteutuksella

Pioneer Alliance: https://pioneer-alliance.eu/

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

N/A

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

3 ects = appr. 80 h

Please be prepared for full work days (appr. 9 - 17) during the intensive project week in May 19-23, 2025.
The week will include one recreational/cultural event.

Possibility to extend to 5 ects with an additional essay. To be discussed with the learning facilitator.

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Lisätiedot

The project is conducted as team work, multicultural teams assigned during the orientation session.

Course Prerequisites:
• Basic understanding of design principles
• Familiarity with user research methods