Design and arts

Introduction to Design-driven Foresight

The Introduction to Design-Driven Foresight course introduces you to the key characteristics of Design-Driven Foresight, and sheds light on the timeliness and importance of this method in the current state of the world. You’ll explore the possibilities of foresight and sustainability through self-paced online materials, during which you will learn about impactful design-driven foresight, how to apply commercial trend intelligence in your work and in your field, and learn about uncompromising sustainable material development. This course is well-suited for a diverse array of individuals eager to explore the intersection of design and foresight in shaping a more sustainable future. More specifically, this course is highly beneficial for professionals in design-intensive fields who want to learn or update their knowledge about foresight work; professionals who make strategic decisions in any design-intensive field; and designers interested in the development of sustainable materials Individuals interested in design and its impact.

Price

150€

Workload

1 ECTS

Type

Self-paced online

Languages

English

Instructors
  • Avatar of Heidi Paavilainen
    Heidi Paavilainen

    Heidi Paavilainen has a master’s degree in textile design and doctoral degree in industrial design. Her MA thesis studied foresight as a platform for collaborative knowledge creation, and in her doctoral research she studied domestication of design. Dr Paavilainen has been teaching design-driven foresight for over a decade in Aalto University for master’s degree students. Her approach to foresight is strategic rather than commercial: foresight is a way to make an impact, not only in the fields of fashion and design but everywhere.

  • Avatar of Eeva Raitio
    Eeva Raitio

    Eeva Raitio has a master’s degree in industrial design. Raitio has worked as a CMF (colours, materials, finishes) designer in product development programmes as well as led future CMF innovation projects, creating tangible executions and translations of trends through the exploration of colours and material design and new technology solutions.

Learning Outcomes

This course provides an overview of the changing landscape of foresight, design and their intersection with sustainability. Through self-paced online materials, the participants will study the key characteristics of Design-Driven Foresight, learn how to work with foresight key components, as well as how to anticipate future trends and developments through innovative thinking.

After completing the course, you will:

  • Be able to define the key characteristics of design-driven foresight
  • Know how to work with foresight key components such as drivers and look-and-feel samples
  • Be able to confidently and with excitement enter the design-driven foresight process.
Course Structure

The course consists of short videos, texts, and assignments. The course is divided into three modules that each focus on a specific topic. The language of the course is English, and the estimated study time is 27 hours, equivalent to 1 ECTS. You have the flexibility to navigate the course at your own pace.

Core modules:

  • Module 1: Design-Driven Foresight
  • Module 2: Impact with Foresight
  • Module 3: Translating a Trend