Design Studio
2025/2026
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
Disclaimer.
This is an English translation of the module. In case of
discrepancy between the translation and the Danish version, the
Danish version of the module is valid.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the project module is for the student to learn to
work with interaction design in a design studio context, focusing
on the exchange of design ideas and reflection through the use of
design critique. The project module uses short design sprints,
where the student, in collaboration with other students, works on a
given, defined problem, concluding with design critique. Individual
learning is challenged by the exchange of design ideas through
dynamic groups that change throughout the semester. The project
module culminates in an individual reflection and a group-based
design concept
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of working with interaction design in a design studio, including design critique, as well as the development and communication of design ideas.
Skills
- Must be able to produce realistic artifacts using concepts,
methods, and techniques taken from professional practice.
- Must be able to use design critique as a tool in an interaction
design process.
- Must be able to communicate an interaction design and reflect
on the product and process.
- Must be able to document and describe a range of selected design products.
Competences
- Must be able to participate in an interaction design project where the working method is based on the design studio approach.
Type of instruction
Design study-based project work
Extent and expected workload
The student is expected to spend 30 hours per ECTS, which for this activity means 600 hours.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Design Studio |
| Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project
Oral test based on individual portfolio and a group-based complete
and specific design concept |
| ECTS | 20 |
| Permitted aids | Aids are permitted during the preparation of the project, but not during the exam. Rules regarding AI are mentioned on the semester page in MOODLE |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Additional information
Contact: Study Board for Computer Science via cs-sn@cs.aau.dk or 9940 8854
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Designstudie |
| Module code | DSNIXDK131 |
| Module type | Project |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Autumn
|
| ECTS | 20 |
| Language of instruction | Danish and English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Education owner | Master of Science (MSc) in Interaction Design |
| Study Board | Study Board of Computer Science |
| Department | Department of Computer Science |
| Faculty | The Technical Faculty of IT and Design |
