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.
Two Lessons from a Short-Duration Design–Build–Test Activity
Boyd, Devon K.; Parkinson, Matthew B.
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Year:
2014
Editor:
Edwin Koh, Victor Shim, Tan Woei Wan, Ian Gibson, Andi S. Putra
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Institution:
Penn State University, Pennsylvania
Section:
Design Education
Page(s):
067-069
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ISBN:
978-981-09-1348-9
Abstract:
The Iron Lion Design Challenge is a design-build-test event held annualy at the Penn State University Park campus. In addition to providing hands-on experiences for students, it is an opportunity for faculty to pilot new strategies for teaching design practice to students. Over the last six years two important lessons have emerged: 1) prototyping very early in the process improves subjective outcomes as does 2) evolving these prototypes through iteration. This was observed across skill-level, time available to participants, background, and the nature of the project.
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