Design Sprint Days - DIG002AS3AE - Opinto-opas

Design Sprint Days, 5 cr - DIG002AS3AE

Upcoming implementations

Design Sprint Days DIG002AS3AE-3001 27.05.2024-31.05.2024 5 op (CONTACT, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

The course includes a Design Sprint project for Alma Media. The topic is the presence of multichannel news outlet Kauppalehti on TikTok or other similar social media channels.

Please note that participating in the course entails a commitment to 5 working days (Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm). Throughout the week, work will primarily take place in interdisciplinary student teams.

Teachers will provide guidance on the process steps during the work and facilitate the process. It is advisable to familiarize yourself with the process in advance.

Before the start, you will complete a pre-assignment to test your understanding of the basics of Design Sprint. Additionally, you will sign a project agreement transferring intellectual property rights to the client. More details about these will be provided closer to the implementation.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

27.05.2024 - 31.05.2024

Enrollment

02.01.2024 - 24.05.2024
Groups
- CONTACT
- INTENSIVE
- SUMMER
Teachers

Jarmo Sarkkinen, Marika Elovaara

Seats

15 - 30

Degree Programme

ITBBA Business Information Technology

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Design Sprint Days DIG002AS3AE-3002 26.05.2025-30.05.2025 5 op (CONTACT, ...) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

26.05.2025 - 30.05.2025
Groups
- CONTACT
- INTENSIVE
- SUMMER
Teachers

Jarmo Sarkkinen, Marika Elovaara

Seats

15 - 40

Degree Programme

ITBBA Business Information Technology

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Current implementations

No ongoing implementations yet.

Past implementations

No past implementations yet.

A student who has completed this course or acquired equivalent skills is able to:
• Implement digital service ideation, design, prototyping, and testing according to the Google Design Sprint model
• Produce a digital service prototype for a client in five days
• Utilize co-creation platforms that enhance team's efficiency
• Act as a self-directed and proactive member of a Design Sprint team

This course covers basic concepts, stages, and methods of the Google Design Sprint process, the development of digital service prototype, as well as collaboration tools and techniques that support the process.

Learning outcomes of this course can be achieved through various methods, such as 1) contact teaching and related assignments, 2) participation in a workplace project or other project, or 3) learning in one's own job (work-based learning).

The course follows the prior learning recognition procedure (AHOT) in accordance with the instructions provided separately.

Google Ventures. 2016. The Design Sprint. http://www.gv.com/sprint/

Knapp, J. 2016. Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days. Simon & Schuster.

Welcome to learn all about the inspiring and efficient Google’s Design Sprint. Use it in practice while working for a client company. Experience the most exhilarating five days by working in a cross-functional team and producing a realistic prototype as a final result.

Industry Connections: Rapid prototyping of new solutions before investing in their implementation is now a requirement for the success of omni-channel services. This course implements a one-week Design Sprint process for a client.

Internationalization: This course utilizes the Design Sprint process and methods developed by an internationally notable company. Moreover, internationally well-known prototyping tools are used.

Design Sprint Days is open to all students who have completed at least 70 ECTS credits.

The student knows basic concepts and methods of the Google Design Sprint process and understands the concept of rapid service development. The student knows how to implement solution ideation, design, prototyping, and testing using the Design Sprint process. The student knows how to use the methods in a client project. The student knows how to act as a member of a Design Sprint team.

The student has a good command of key concepts, stages, and methods of the Google Design Sprint process. The student understands the key benefits of rapid service development. The student is able to utilize the methods of the Design Sprint process for solution ideation and design, as well as solution prototyping and testing in a client project. Additionally, the student is able to actively participate as a member of a Design Sprint team.

The student has an excellent command of key concepts, stages, and methods of the Google Design Sprint process. The student is able to independently deepen his/her understanding of the methods. The student understands the benefits of rapid prototyping and the significance of design sprints in the context of business development. The student is able to effectively and excellently utilize the methods of the Design Sprint process for solution ideation and design, as well as solution prototyping and testing, in close collaboration with the client. Additionally, the student is able to act proactively and innovatively as a member of a Design Sprint team.

A passed course is graded on a scale of 1-5.