49-306 Engineering Design Methods & Tools

4.5 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This studio-style course covers the critical thinking, processes, frameworks, methodologies, artifacts and deliverables typically associated with innovative product development. In particular, students will learn the Integrated Product Development (IPD) process used by the Integrated Innovation Institute: identifying, understanding, conceptualizing, and realizing a product (or service) opportunity. Working individually and in teams, students will be challenged through case histories, mini-lectures, readings, a variety of hands-on exercises, assessments, and project prompts. In addition, students will gain professional practice communicating within teams to further the work and to potential stakeholders about key decision points.

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Fall 2025

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