DFM: Applied Innovation Studio 3
Overview
This unit develops self-awareness as a collaborative designer; advancing skills in futures thinking, experimentation, prototyping and radical innovation by curating innovation methods for complex problems. It features industry and/or Design Factory Global Network partnerships.
DFM Applied Innovation units work in unison, where a dynamic learning plan guides authentic learning experiences; such as sprints, workshops, in-depth projects and internships. Students explore professional capabilities; scaffolding mastering of design activities, research-led design, being a collaborative designer, and design facilitation and/or leadership. Working on diverse challenges gives students opportunity to identify areas they may specialise in design fields.
Requisites
DDD70031 DFM: Applied Innovation Studio 2
Rules
Admission into MA-DESG Master of Design
01-June-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Research through design to inform and iterate a complex, societal and/or commercial challenge.
- Investigate radical innovation practices applied to design outcomes across diverse sectors.
- Create prototypes to demonstrate proof of concept.
- Construct documentation to communicate design value and intent to a cross-cultural audience.
- Develop design solutions that are contextually appropriate, responsible and sustainable in response to complex project briefs.
- Interpret political, economic, societal, environmental, legal, ethical and technological factors to inform designing for the future.
- Appraise different leadership styles and stakeholder engagement techniques relevant to design innovation contexts.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Activity Type | Activity | Total Hours | Number of Weeks | Hours Per Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus | Studio | 72 | 12 weeks | 6 |
| Specified Activities | Various | 30 | 12 weeks | 2.5 |
| Unspecified Activities | Various | 192 | 12 weeks | 16 |
| Total Hours: | 294 | Total Hours (per week): | 24.5 | |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Portfolio | Individual | 100% | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
Content
- Contemporary societal and commercial challenges
- Professional industry partnerships
- Radical and incremental innovation
- Research through design
- Communicating and engaging with cross-cultural audiences
- Futures and strategic thinking
- Being a responsible designer
- Prototyping methods and skills
- Delivering professional design outcomes
- High performing interdisciplinary teams
- Innovation culture; including curiosity, resilience and open mindset
- Graduate Attribute – Teamwork Skills: Teamwork roles and processes
- Graduate Attribute – Digital Literacies: Information literacy
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.