Knowledge Base Repository
In addition to research papers, the Design Society is developing several valuable resources for those interested in the study of design. These include a repository of PhD theses, a library of case studies and transcripts of design activities, and an archive of our newsletters. Please note that these resources are accessible exclusively to Design Society members.
Reflection on effects and students' acceptance of methodical competence trainings
Geis, Christian; Birkhofer, Herbert
Type:
Year:
2009
Editor:
Clarke, A, Ion, W, McMahon, C and Hogarth, P
Author:
Section:
NEW PEDAGOGY
Page(s):
227-232
Abstract:
A methodical procedure can assist design teams in developing innovative and successful products. Nevertheless, university education often neglects the aspects of methodical teamwork. In this paper we present a training focusing on the methodical competence of teams which complements the education of students and can be used for continuing the education of designers in the industry as well. The training was developed at the Technische Universität Darmstadt and was successfully tested in two cycles on student teams. This paper describes the structure and contents of the training and the effects on the participants' performance. For the evaluation, the teams played Delta Design Game, a game with complex requirements where teams have to methodically cooperate to find good solutions to problems. The results and the teams' behavior are described in this paper and based on the qualitative and quantitative analyses, a reflection on the training is given.
Keywords:
