51-383 Topics: Conceptual Models
9 units, Carnegie Mellon University
As design problems become more complex, conceptual modeling becomes critical in design process, especially when designing for the abstract concepts such as interaction, experience, service, and systems. Creating conceptual models are often an important step for making the creative leap from user research findings to design implications, which is one of the core challenges in design process. Conceptual models are also effective tool to bring in shared understanding for different stakeholders in teams with multidisciplinary team members, userparticipants, and clients. Moreover, these conceptual models often directly lead to final information products to support users to learn how to use complex systems. Conceptual Models is a full semester course that provides students with the opportunity to explore theories related to conceptual models and to improve skills in using them as a means of design. Being primarily developed for graduate and undergraduate students in Design, this course consists of two parts. The seminar part of the course will provide students with readings, examples, and inclass discussions to help them understand the nature of conceptual models. The project part of the course will provide an opportunity to apply these theories to actual projects. Students will work in individuals and teams to create conceptual models for different needs and goals in design process.
Prerequisites: none listed
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