sutd has integrated dozens of designettes across courses and years
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SUTD has integrated dozens of designettes across courses and years
Background: In natural disasters, there is a need for automatic devices to provide sensing, reconnaissance, and search capabilities.
Design Brief: “You are tasked creating a novel automated system to enter a disaster site and provide these capabilities. Your analogy is an animal, insect, or other life-form from nature:
Design Brief: Design an Automated System for Natural Disaster Search and Rescue
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
Developing and exploring the anatomy of a designette
Introduce fundamentals - Lecture3
- Demo1
- Podcasts1
- Reading1
Plan concepts - Discussion2
- Ideation2
- Questioning2
Evaluate concepts - Building4
- Role Play4
- Simlation4
Reflect on design - Discussion2
- Critique2
- Journal2
Explore subject - 1D - 2D - 3D
Prototype at low-cost/time - Physical - Virtual - Paper
Motivate - Needs-based - Toy -Self-expression
Design - Variant - Adaptive - Original - Disruptive
Explore concept - Process - Technology - Experiment - System
Kolb’s Learning Cycle1. Concrete Experience2. Reflective observation3. Abstract conceptualization4. Active experimentation
Do designettes at SUTD create active learning of design and fundamental engineering principles?
Over 138 learners to date Over 231 learners to date
1D Studies
EPD Interactive Musical Circuit Designette at the EPD Open House
WatchingDoing
Thinking
Feeling
Ohm’s Law; Lorentz Force; Basic electrical components; Electrical resistivity; Frequency of sound
Music; Self-Expression; Circuit kits; Video examples; Physical product examples; Show-and-tell
Other Elements
Make an infinitely variable resistor by drawing with conductive ink.
Design Brief
Learning Objectives
Interactive Music
Drawing with conductive ink
Circuit modification
Making music
Examples of everday electronics; Videos of unique musical instruments
Guided circuit construction
Lecture on topics
Making music; Sketching
conductive ink line
The Interactive Musical circuit engaged open house attendees in active learning
Likert Scale 1-5
From Past Coursework or Pre-Designette
From the Designette or
Post-Designette ChangeSense of
Achievement 3.8 4.2 +9%
Learning as an Individual 3.7 4.3 +12%
Understanding of electronics
design3.5 4.0 +11%
Understanding of musical
design3.4 4.0 +12%
Results from 27 responses at 2014 Open House
Previous MechAnimal and Interactive Musical Circuit designettes had similar results
Disagree Neutral Agree0
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The designiette experience increased my interest in SUTD and its design centered technology curriculum
Circuit Open House 1
Circuit Open House 2
Circuit Open House 3
Circuit Open House 4
Circuit Junior College
Strongly Disagree
Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree0
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10
15
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The designiette experience increased my interest in SUTD and its design centered technology curriculum
MechAnimal Open House 1
MechAnimal Open House 2
MechAnimal Open House 3
MechAnimal Open House 4
Over 214 responses Over 138 responses
Designettes increased existing interest in design and SUTD
Pre-Designette Post-Designette Change
I am interested in a design centered curriculum.
4.0 4.2 3%
I enjoy linking physics with real life applications.
4.1 4.3 4%
96% agreed that the designette increased their interest in SUTD, including the 52% who strongly agreed
Results of latest open house are similar to previous experiences
Disagree Neutral Agree0
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The designiette experience increased my interest in SUTD and its design centered technology curriculum
Circuit Open House 1
Circuit Open House 2
Circuit Open House 3
Circuit Open House 4
Circuit Junior College
Strongly Disagree
Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree0
5
10
15
20
25
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35
The designiette experience increased my interest in SUTD and its design centered technology curriculum
MechAnimal Open House 1
MechAnimal Open House 2
MechAnimal Open House 3
MechAnimal Open House 4
Over 214 responses Over 138 responses
Understanding metrics and resistivity in the Interactive Musical Circuit Designette
Music 'pitch can be measured in…Pre-Quiz Post-Quiz
Hertz 26 76% 34 100%Joules 0 0% 0 0%
Seconds 0 0% 0 0%Ohms 0 0% 0 0%
Decibels 8 24% 0 0%Which wire shape offers the least resistance?
Pre-Quiz Post-QuizShort-thin 8 24% 1 3%Long-thin 2 6% 0 0%
Short-wide 24 71% 33 97%Long-wide 0 0% 0 0%
All the same 0 0% 0 0%
Learning electrical components in the Interactive Musical Circuit Designette
5 -> 28 15 -> 26
15 -> 23
23 -> 2911 -> 29 Out of 29 pre- an post- quiz participants in 2014
Sketching and electromechanical components in the MechAnimal designette
Designettes foster learning of…Creative resource use as a team:
1D SkyscraperDisciplinary theories and concepts:
1D Musical Circuit
Design: 2D Intelligent Home
EXTRA SLIDES AND INFO
Kolb’s Learning Cycle1. Concrete Experience2. Reflective observation3. Abstract conceptualization4. Active experimentation
Form learning objectives- Single subject- Multiple Subjects- Process- Technology- System
Determine skill & mind sets- Ideation - Hypothesizing- Needs
Analysis- Decision
Making- Resource
Utilization- Design
Language
Choose low-cost prototyping tools- Physical
embodiment- Paper- Virtual
Identify motivating characteristics- Needs-based - Toy -Self-expression
Create design brief- Variant - Adaptive - Original - Disruptive
Introduce fundamentals - Lecture3
- Demo1
- Podcasts1
- Reading1
Plan concepts - Discussion2
- Ideation2
- Questioning2
Evaluate concepts - Building4
- Role Play4
- Simlation4
Reflect on design - Discussion2
- Critique2
- Journal2
Integrate Kolb’s cycle
Develop assessment tools- Sketches- Concept Quizzes- Journaling- Demonstration- Discussion
Pilot Designett
e
Determine
Designette
ReadinessExecute
Final Designet
te
Strongly Disagree
Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree0
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35
The designiette experience enabled me to quickly connect and build rela-tionship with fellow team members
MechAnimal Open House 1
MechAnimal Open House 2
MechAnimal Open House 3
MechAnimal Open House 4
Disagree Neutral Agree02468
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Junior College Fundamental Un-derstanding Survey
I have managed to link Physics with real life applications through the designiette
The designiette has de-veloped my understanding on Lorentz force law.
Disagree Neutral Agree0
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The designiette experience increased my interest in SUTD and its design centered technology curriculum
Circuit Open House 1
Circuit Open House 2
Circuit Open House 3
Circuit Open House 4
Circuit Junior College
Strongly Disagree
Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
The designiette experience increased my interest in SUTD and its design centered technology curriculum
MechAnimal Open House 1
MechAnimal Open House 2
MechAnimal Open House 3
MechAnimal Open House 4
Strongly Disagree
Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree0
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10
15
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25
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35
The delivery fashion of the designiette developed my understanding of concepts better as compared to traditional classes
MechAnimal Open House 1
MechAnimal Open House 2
MechAnimal Open House 3
MechAnimal Open House 4
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[The designiette] ...developed my under-standing of concepts better... [than a tradi-
tional class would have]
Circuit Junior College [edited]
Circuit Open House 1
Circuit Open House 2
Circuit Open House 3
Circuit Open House 4
Disagree Neutral Agree0
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The designiette provided me with oppor-tunities to pursue learning as an individual.
Circuit Junior College
Circuit Open House 1
Circuit Open House 2
Circuit Open House 3
Circuit Open House 4
Strongly Disagree
Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree0
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The ways in which I was taught in the designiette provided me with opportuni-
ties to pursue my own learning
MechAnimal Open House 1
MechAnimal Open House 2
MechAnimal Open House 3
MechAnimal Open House 4
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I have a sense of achievement from the rapid learning experience offered by the
designiette
Circuit Junior College
Circuit Open House 1
Circuit Open House 2
Circuit Open House 3
Circuit Open House 4
Strongly Disagree
Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
I have a sense of achievement from the rapid learning experience offered by the
designiette
MechAnimal Open House 1
MechAnimal Open House 2
MechAnimal Open House 3
MechAnimal Open House 4
Disagree Neutral Agree0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
Overall I was satisfied with the qual-ity of the designette.
Circuit Open House 1
Circuit Open House 2
Circuit Open House 3
Circuit Open House 4
Circuit Junior College
Strongly Disagree
Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree0
5
10
15
20
25
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35
Overall I was satisfied with the qual-ity of the designette.
MechAnimal Open House 1
MechAnimal Open House 2
MechAnimal Open House 3
MechAnimal Open House 4
WatchingDoing
Thinking
Feeling
Simple Mechanics, Design; Sketching; Algorithms; Biomimicry; Terms for Electromechanical Components; Concept Selection; Mid-Fidelity Prototyping
Humanitarian; Disaster Relief
Other Elements
In natural disasters, there is a need for automatic devices to provide sensing, reconnaissance, and search capabilities. You are tasked with creating a novel automated system to enter a disaster site and provide these capabilities. Your analogy is an animal, insect, or other life-form from nature...
Design Brief
Learning Objectives
MechAnimal
Animal Analogies;Consider Algorithms;
Individual Sketching; and LabelingComponents;Individual Subassembly w/Robot Kit
Team Concept Selection;
Class Presentation;
Team Subsystem Selection
Seeing humanitarian contexts; Using animal analogies; Group concept selectionSketching and
labeling concepts
Introduction; Audience of group presentations
Constructing from kit;
Presenting ideas
WatchingDoing
Thinking
Feeling
Parameter optimization; Design of experiments; Flight mechanics; Concept Selection; Mid-Fidelity Prototyping
Toy; Spreadsheet Analysis
Other Elements
Optimize a glider that lands with precision within a target range. Design variables are wing dihedral, wing length, tail type, longitudinal wing position, and tail angle.
Design Brief
Learning Objectives
Glider
Spreadsheet analysis; Glider modifications
Testing Site; Cost-Benefit Of Further Testing
Adjusting prototype
Planning experiments
Introduction to theory
Launching prototype;
Buying spreadsheet
analysis
Plan Experiments
Background: In natural disasters, there is a need for automatic devices to provide sensing, reconnaissance, and search capabilities.
Design Brief: “You are tasked creating a novel automated system to enter a disaster site and provide these capabilities. Your analogy is an animal, insect, or other life-form from nature:
Design Brief: Design an Automated System for Natural Disaster Search and Rescue
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
WatchingDoing
Thinking
Feeling
Ohm’s Law; Lorentz Force; Basic electrical components; Electrical resistivity; Frequency of sound
Music; Self-Expression; Circuit kits; Video examples; Physical product examples; Show-and-tell
Other Elements
Make an infinitely variable resistor by drawing with conductive ink.
Design Brief
Learning Objectives
Interactive Music
Drawing with conductive ink
Circuit modification
Making music
Examples of everday electronics; Videos of unique musical instruments
Guided circuit construction
Lecture on topics
Making music; Sketching
conductive ink line
WatchingDoing
Thinking
Feeling
Structures; Simplified Finite Element Analysis; Decision Analysis; Simplified CAD; Sketching; Concept Selection; Mid-Fidelity Prototyping
Competitive; Aesthetics; Tectonic building systems; Photograph examples
Other Elements
Balance form and function to create an architecturally inspiring and tall structure within an available space and budget.
Design Brief
Learning Objectives
Skyscraper
Sketching; CAD drawing
CAD Modeling; Tectonic building
Design review; Simulation tool
Photographic examples;
Sketching; CAD modeling and
simulation; Design review;;
Introduction
Tectonic assembly