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SES #TOPICSKEY DATES
1Introduction

We will mainly discuss course logistics and project descriptions.
2The Product Development Process: "IDEO"

Be prepared for a detailed discussion of the case. How would you characterize IDEO's process? Its organization and management? Should IDEO accept the Visor project at all? Would you try to negotiate a longer lead time?
3Project Proposals

Each student will give a 50 second presentation (Assignment 1b)
Assignment 1a due before class

Assignment 1b due in-class

Assignment 1c due 1 day after Ses #3
4Identifying Customer Needs: "Sweetwater"

Be prepared for a detailed discussion of the case. What do you consider to be the most important needs associated with water purification devices such as the Sweetwater Guardian? Get information from experienced users and find out what they think. How did you get the information?
5Customer Preferences: Conjoint Analysis
6Industrial DesignAssignment 2 due
7Product Specifications and Concept Generation
8PrototypingAssignment 3 due
9Concept Selection
10Faculty Project Consulting

In this class session, Teams 1 to 5 will have time to review their concepts with course faculty and team advisors. Bring your customer needs lists, target specifications, concept drawings, and any questions you have for discussion.
Assignment 4 due
11Faculty Project Consulting (cont.)

In this class session, Teams 6 to 10 will have time to review their concepts with course faculty and team advisors. Bring your customer needs lists, target specifications, concept drawings, and any questions you have for discussion.
12Intellectual Property
13Faculty Project Consulting (cont.)

The teams will provide some form of "proof-of-concept". Bring a prototype to class that shows that you can overcome the key challenges of your concept.
Assignment 5a due
14Peer Concept Review

Teams 1 to 5 will give a 15-minute presentation to describe their market opportunity and selected concept and demonstrate how the will tackle their key challenges. All students must attend this session.
Assignment 5b due
15Peer Concept Review (cont.)

Teams 6 to 10 will give a 15-minute presentation to describe their market opportunity and selected concept and demonstrate how the will tackle their key challenges. All students must attend this session.
16Product ArchitectureAssignment 6 due
17Forecasting Demand for New Products
18Global Manufacturing and Costing
19Design for ManufacturingAssignment 7 due
20Trends and Tools in Product Development
21Faculty Project Consulting

In this class session, Teams 6 to 10 will have time to review their progress with course faculty and team advisors. Be prepared to provide an outline of your final presentation and of the remaining tasks you face.
22Faculty Project Consulting (cont.)

In this class session, Teams 1 to 5 will have time to review their progress with course faculty and team advisors. Be prepared to provide an outline of your final presentation and of the remaining tasks you face.
23Final Meeting Project Presentations

Final project presentations will be held approximately from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The location will be announced in class. For more details, refer to the projects section.

 








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