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Research Methodologies in Industrial Design

Code 16393
Year 1
Semester S2
ECTS Credits 5
Workload TP(60H)
Scientific area Design Industrial
Entry requirements None
Learning outcomes To know the different techniques and methods that can be used in industrial design investigations.
Know and understand how to select and combine these methods to structure the research methodologies. Develop the capacity to carry out the research work or project / internship report.
Master quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques.
Know how to structure an investigation and its main documents (report / dissertation).
Know the rules of referencing and citation.
Syllabus The exhibition and discussion of the contents allows the creation of knowledge and culture about research. The execution of exercises based on theoretical support aimed at future practice, namely the one that is expected to be carried out in the UC Final Project, Dissertation or Internship, seeks to consolidate the ability to prepare and structure an investigation, as well as the organization of information and writing for the execution of the report or dissertation.
Main Bibliography Ceia, C. L. (1997) Normas para apresentação de trabalhos científicos, Lisboa: Editorial Presença. Costa, D. (1995) Como de faz um relatório em Design, Texto Policopiado. Lisboa: FAUTL.
Cross, N. (2007). Designerly Ways of Knowing. Basel: Birkhäuser Verlag
Eco, U. (1998) Como se faz uma tese em ciências humanas. Lisboa: Editorial Presença.
Kumar, V. (101 Design Methods: A Structured Approach for Driving Innovation in Your Organization. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Laurel, B. (2004). Design Research: Methods and Perspectives. Massachusetts: MIT Press.
Martin, B. & Hanington (2012). Universal Methods of Design: 100 Ways to Research Complex Problems, Develop Innovative Ideas and Design Effective Solutions. Beverly: Rockport Publishers.
Michel, R. (Ed.) (2007). Design Research Now: Essays and Selected Projects. Basel: Birkhäuser Verlag
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria The classes are of the theoretical and theoretical-practical type. Knowledge is transmitted in a classic way, using the expository, interrogative and demonstrative method and case studies. Continuous evaluation.
Execution of two exercises to develop the studied contents and methodologies.
50% for each job, with participation 10% in the 1st. Work to develop individually.
Jobs not initiated and verified in the scheduled sessions are not accepted, except for special and justified reasons, and only with prior acceptance by the teacher.
Blocks evaluated according to: rigor, in the fulfillment of tasks: organization, tasks; structure; content, specific culture and content; writing and speech continuity; Communication.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2025-04-04

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