Course Content
Lesson 1: Design is All Around Us
To discover how everyday items are designed and how we can improve them by thinking like designers.
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Introduction:
What You’ll Learn
Activity: Redesign a Classroom Object
Conclusion
Quiz
Lesson 2: Designing for Real People
To learn how understanding real people’s needs helps us create better solutions.
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Introduction:
What You’ll Learn?
Activity: Interview a Local User
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Lesson 3: Sketch. Mock. Test. Repeat.
To turn design ideas into simple models and learn how testing leads to better results.
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Introduction:
What You’ll Learn?
Activity: Make a Cardboard Mockup
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Lesson 4: Balance Beauty and Function
To understand how good design combines both usability and visual appeal.
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Introduction:
What You’ll Learn?
Activity: Analyze and Redesign a Product
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Quiz:
Lesson 5: Present Like a Pro
To learn how to confidently share your design ideas through storytelling and visuals.
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What You’ll Learn?
Activity: Product Pitch Presentation
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Lesson 6: Designs That Make a Difference
To inspire students to design solutions that create real-world impact by helping others.
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What You’ll Learn?
Activity: Design a Low-Cost Aid
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C9: Design Thinking & Industrial Design

Aim:
 To improve both the appearance and usability of a product.

Requirements:

  • A simple consumer product (e.g., spoon, stapler, water bottle)

  • Sketchpad and pen/pencil

Steps:

  1. Choose a basic product you use daily.

  2. Observe its current design—shape, material, ease of use.

  3. Identify what works well and what could be improved.

  4. Sketch a new version with changes that improve both looks and function.

Working of the Activity
Great design isn’t just about beauty. It should solve a problem, feel good to use, and fit the user’s lifestyle. This activity helps you think like an industrial designer.

 

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