Learning targets / competences:

The students will gain project-based skills for developing new products based on lean methodology and using five-day design sprint. Focus is on ideation and evaluation of product concept. Direct, hands-on experience in identifying target customer, conducting customer insight research, developing unique value proposition, and testing product concept.

Learning Results:

·        Apply lean product development concepts and methods

·        Generate and test insights by conducting customer research

·        Develop a lean product canvas

·        Demonstrate effective participation in teams

·        Apply effective written and oral communication skillsWritten assignments

Content:

·        Visual briefs (50%)

·        Presentation (40%)

·        Written reflection (10%)

Used Methods:

·        Lecture

·        Written assignments

·        Oral presentation

·        Project- and group-based learning

·        Self-reflection methods

Literature:

·        Knapp, J., Zeratsky, J., & Kowitz, B. (2016). Sprint: How to solve big problems and test new ideas in just five days. Simon and Schuster.

·        Lewrick, M., Link, P., & Leifer, L. (2020). The design thinking toolbox: A guide to mastering the most popular and valuable innovation methods. John Wiley & Sons.

·        Maurya, A. (2022). Running lean. O'Reilly Media, Inc.

·        Olsen, D. (2015). The lean product playbook: How to innovate with minimum viable products and rapid customer feedback. John Wiley & Sons.