Courses :: Module, PSYCHOLOGY OF DESIGN & INNOVATION

	Overview
	This module combines both traditional lecture-based delivery and more participatory classroom learning. It explores psychological concepts that are of particular relevance to design innovation, introducing theories from and applications of cognitive, social, environmental, organisational and behavioural psychology. It will give students an understanding of how people think and behave, to inform the design of innovative responses that can bring about sustainable change in users, and private and public sector organisations. While this is a standalone module, it complements the various modules offered on the MSc by looking at the design innovation process through a psychological lens. The content of the course will be influenced by current societal and industrial trends.

Overview

This module combines both traditional lecture-based delivery and more participatory classroom learning. It explores psychological concepts that are of particular relevance to design innovation, introducing theories from and applications of cognitive, social, environmental, organisational and behavioural psychology. It will give students an understanding of how people think and behave, to inform the design of innovative responses that can bring about sustainable change in users, and private and public sector organisations. While this is a standalone module, it complements the various modules offered on the MSc by looking at the design innovation process through a psychological lens. The content of the course will be influenced by current societal and industrial trends.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Identify and critically evaluate relevant psychological theories and frameworks relevant to design innovation. Differentiate the key characteristics of human behaviour and human behaviour change, through design-led innovation. Explain the challenges of systemic change and how design-led innovation can enhance organisational effectiveness (and wellbeing of its employees & product/service users). Identify both the moral and ethical implications of carrying out design research within private and public sector organisations.

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	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes There is no automatic resit option in the Autumn for continuous assessment modules. Autumn repeat options are determined at the exam board and require written departmental permission first. Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? Written permission from Department Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

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