Design Sprint Days (5cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Participating in the course entails a commitment to 5 full working days from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

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 (DEMO) in accordance with the instructions provided separately.

Intro

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.

Materials

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.

Teaching methods and instruction

This is an intensive week CONTACT course with mandatory attendance from Monday to Friday. Teachers will provide guidance and facilitate the Design Sprint method and process steps during the course. It is recommended to familiarize yourself with the process in advance.

Before the course starts, 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 company. More details about these will be provided closer to the implementation.

Working life connections

The course includes a Design Sprint project for a client company. The topic of the project will be defined together with the company and presented during the first lesson.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exam on this course.

Internationality

Course material, teaching language and presentation as well as client material and communication with them is in English. Groups can work either in Finnish or English language. Design Sprint client cases might have an international element.

Completion alternatives

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 (demo) in accordance with the instructions provided separately. Student must request the instructions before the course starts.

Learning assignments

Team will develop a prototype and test it by following the Design Sprint method.

Assessment methods

Assessment is based on group work during the lessons, delivered results to the client (group submission) as well as self and peer assessment (individual submission).