The circle of idea -> product

General description

Ever wanted to try out your interdisciplinary product development skills? Here's your chance! This course is going to be about rapid product development - the methods, tools and implementation. We'll also have a 24h crazily unforgettable product development session.

Although Finland is a lot about innovation, we have a lot more to offer than product development. 100 000 lakes, beautiful nature, the best education system in the world, the best sauna ever, epic iskelmä music, Angry Birds, crazy sitsit parties, crazy sillis parties, crazy summer cottage parties, Santa Claus, salmiakki, Minttu, random black sausage called mustamakkara - you name it.

If you come to Finland you'll also be able to participate in our awesome Sauna Crawling - don't miss this opportunity! Apply now, and spend 12 days in our northern paradise!

Academic information

Content and topics:
Product development methods, creative problem solving, sketching, quick n' dirty prototyping, PD 24
Learning goals and objectives:
The students will understand the potential and the challenges of interdisciplinary product development.
Examination type:
Final presentation of 24h product development project.
ECTS credits issued:
2.0

Information for applicants

Selection criteria:
Motivational letter and questions. We want motivated, innovative, fun people!

Practical arrangements

All of the following are covered by the event fee:

Lodging:
on campus
Meals:
Breakfast, lunch (student canteen), dinner, snacks. Don't worry there's gonna be plenty of it =D
Transportation:
Walking, public transportation.