Design Process 2

Education facts

Code: 5ID163

The aim of this course is for the student to learn the basic conditions for qualitative methodology; such as observation, interviews and questionnaires, and to practice using those methods to obtain information from a target group. The student will in a reflective way develop the part of her/his portfolio related to project work and description of her/his competence, to be able to for example apply for an internship. By working with, reflecting on, and using her/his portfolio in conversation with others, the ability to reflect upon, understand and communicate design competence and knowledge will deepen. - Design and qualitative methods, 1.5 credits - Design communication 2, 4.5 credits 1. Design and qualitative methods, 1.5 credits The student will practice on planning and conducting information gathering methods, such as observation, interviews and questionnaires. Included is to process, reflect upon, and critically relate to the material from for example a gender perspective. 2. Design communication 2, 4.5 credits The student will develop her/his individual portfolio and transfer it to different relevant media. Reflection over design- and professional competence in a contemporary perspective is included in the work.

Entry requirements

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Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Design Process 2

  Umeå University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 9 December 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %