NOC | Innovation by Design

Course abstract

In today's world, there are so many challenges and problems that needs to be addressed. In this situation, innovation is what provides the solution that will benefit the maximum number of users. And such innovation is often enabled by design. This course familiarizes you with the concept of "innovation" and the journey of a design idea from the identification of a problem to a final solution that has a positive impact on a large community of users. Through case studies that focus on the "seven concerns of innovation", you learn how the innovation process requires empathy, meticulous effort, constant user interaction and effective collaboration.

Course Instructor

Prof. B. K. Chakravarthy

Prof. B. K. Chakravarthy teaches Innovation by Design at the Industrial Design Centre (IDC), IIT Bombay. He has set up the Shenoy Innovation Studio at IITB, where students and young designers are given the opportunity to work on live projects and benefit from expertise in a range of interrelated fields. Prof. Chakravarthy works closely with other academics engaged in cutting-edge research at IIT Bombay and has played a key role in translating such research into products that reach the hands of users. A Collaborative Model for New Product Innovation, an outcome of Prof. Chakravarthys doctoral research, has had wide application in the industry. Prof. Chakravarthy has also worked frequently with government departments and occupational communities engaged in essential services.

Teaching Assistant(s)

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Course Duration : Sep-Oct 2020

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Enrollment : 20-May-2020 to 21-Sep-2020

Exam registration : 14-Sep-2020 to 02-Nov-2020

Exam Date : 20-Dec-2020

Enrolled

2995

Registered

459

Certificate Eligible

315

Certified Category Count

Gold

Silver

121

Elite

137

Successfully completed

Participation

101

Success

Elite

Silver

Gold

Legend

AVERAGE ASSIGNMENT SCORE >=10/25 AND EXAM SCORE >= 30/75 AND FINAL SCORE >=40
BASED ON THE FINAL SCORE, Certificate criteria will be as below:
>=90 - Elite + Gold
75-89 -Elite + Silver
>=60 - Elite
40-59 - Successfully Completed