Innovating with Design and AI-1 (IDeA-1)
Program Overview
University Program Information
The university offers a range of programs and courses, including undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education options.
Academic Programs
- Undergraduate programs
- Graduate programs
- Continuing education (SUTD Academy)
- 42 Singapore
Pillars, Clusters, and Programmes
- ASD: Architecture and Sustainable Design
- DAI: Design and Artificial Intelligence
- EPD: Engineering Product Development
- ESD: Engineering Systems and Design
- HASS: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
- ISTD: Information Systems Technology and Design
- SMT: Science, Mathematics and Technology
Course Details
Innovating with Design and AI (IDeA-1)
Innovating with Design and AI (IDeA-1) introduces students to the early stages of human-centred innovation through the integration of design thinking and artificial intelligence techniques.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Identify stakeholders and their relationships in a complex system
- Frame problem statements and opportunity areas
- Generate and evaluate diverse and creative solution ideas using traditional and AI-augmented techniques
- Plan and execute effective teamwork
- Formulate and produce effective communication with multi-media content
- Gain proficiency in using AI tools to accelerate design
Measurable Outcomes
- Students conduct and communicate user and contextual research
- Students craft and iterate "How Might We" statements based on user research insights
- Students submit distinct, creative concept directions
- Students demonstrate collaboration and contribution to group tasks
- Students create low-fidelity prototypes
Grading Scheme
Students will be graded based on class activities, design reviews, homework, teamwork, and class participation.
Prerequisites
None
Workload
5-0-7 (The first number represents the number of hours per week assigned for lectures, recitations, and cohort classroom study. The second number represents the number of hours per week assigned for labs, design, or field work. The third number represents the number of hours per week assigned for independent study.)
Research and Innovation
The university is involved in various research and innovation initiatives, including:
- Design·AI Research
- Design·AI Innovation
- Design·AI Enterprise
Campus Life
The university offers a range of campus life experiences, including:
- Student experience
- Campus facilities
- Housing
- Sports and recreation centre
- F&B and services
- Library
About the University
The university is committed to design, artificial intelligence, and innovation, with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and sustainability.