Design to Product - Module 11M2211 - Version 1 - Approval status pending

Oct 28, 2026

Module 11M2211 (Version 1) defines a master-level, English-taught course offered only in the summer term, running for one semester with a total workload of 300 hours (10 ECTS). Students extend their first-semester individual projects by deepening product development through user-centered requirements, comparing design vs. product development, and justifying each. The module emphasizes advanced cyclical and iterative design processes using prototypes, usability tests, surveys, and surveys-based validation, including project report and presentations.

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Reading Time15 min

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Module Contents

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Requirements for ECTS Credit Points

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Competency-Based Learning Outcomes

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FROM DESIGN TO PRODUCT From Design to Product General information about the module Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science Module 11M2211 (Version 1) of 20.05.2025. Approval status: pending | Module identifier | 11M2211 | | --- | --- | | Module level | Master | | Language of instruction | English | | ECTS credit points and grading | 10.0 | | Module frequency | only summer term | | More information on frequency | - | | Duration | 1 semester | Special features of the module - Module contents Brief description In this course students continue their individual projects from the first semester. They deepen their project work by learning and practicing with the extended requirements of product development. The course focuses on developing user-centered aspects to meet user requirements and bring the design to production maturity. Students learn in detail the difference between 'design development' and 'product development' and how to justify the neccesity of each. The course shows students the major difference in complexity between design methodology at BA level and MA level. In this module, students also learn advanced methods of cyclical, iterative design processes in which they create and test user-orientated prototypes on the basis of user research and usability tests. Teaching and learning outcomes Product adaption Development of product details Advanced usability-oriented prototyping Design and product validation User tests, surveys and usability validation Cyclical, iterative design process (e.g. Scrum, ISO 9241, etc. ) Workload, teaching and learning methods Overall workload The total workload for the module is 300 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading") . Teaching and learning methods Lecturer based learning | Workload hours | Type of teaching | Media implementation | Concretization | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 4 | Individual coaching | | - | Lecturer independent learning | Workload hours | Type of teaching | Media implementation | Concretization | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 50 | Preparation/follow-up for course work | | - | | 136 | Work in small groups | | - | | 110 | Other | | - | Further explanations - Requirements for the award of ECTS credit points Graded examination Project Report, written Ungraded exam Presentation Remark on the assessment methods - Exam duration and scope Students will present their design projects (10-15 min. ) and submitt a writen project report (20-30 pages) . Requirements for participation Recommended prior knowledge Students should have attended the project course "design research and ideation" or aquivelent at their home unniversity. Students should have a previously developed design idea capable of further development. Competency-based learning outcomes Knowledge Broadening Students can identify and differentiate between methods of design development focused on usercentered requirements. Students are able to identify and present the ergonomic requirements of users. Students know the various purposes which prototypes can be used for. Knowledge deepening Students are able to select and apply appropriate methods for user-centered validation within the product development phase. Students can identify and explain the different uses of prototypes in the developmental context and can identify the appropriate prototype for use for different contexts. Knowledge Understanding Students can apply research methods to identify usability problems and find solutions to these. Students are capable of critically analyzing and reflecting on the limits of existing methods and tools of usability research and user-centered design development. Application and Transfer Students are able to incorporate the ergonomic requirements of users into their product designs. Students can develop new methods for identifying user requirements in cases where existing methods may not fit.

FAQs

What is the main focus of Module 11M2211?

Students deepen individual projects by learning and practicing extended product development requirements. The course develops user-centered aspects, connects design to production maturity, and contrasts design development with product development complexity.

How are teaching and learning outcomes assessed?

The module uses a graded examination with a written project report and a presentation. Students present design projects (10–15 minutes) and submit a written report (20–30 pages).

What prior knowledge is recommended for participation?

Students should have attended the project course "design research and ideation" or an equivalent at their home university, and should have a previously developed design idea capable of further development.

Oct 28, 2026

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