HP 491 — Home Products Design and Development Process
3 credits; 3 lecture hours
This course will provide an overview of the design and development process as applied to the creation of products for the home. Basic principles of design, such as composition, color, shape, form and structure are introduced. Design and development considerations specific to the different categories of home products are investigated including anthropometrics and ergonomics. Emphasis is placed on the differences and similarities between the design of products and the product development process in the Home Furnishings industry. On site lectures with the design and development teams of noted industry resources and product design studios are a major and integral factor of this course.
Prerequisite(s): HP 315 and HP 316.