This course aims at the design innovation of engineering-related issues using the problem/project-based learning (PBL) model. The program will adopt design thinking from problem definition, needs finding, empathy map, brainstorming, user journey map, benchmarking analysis, and redesign to create innovative proposals for the assigned topic. The students will learn to communicate and collaborate with their interdisciplinary teammates to refine and present their design proposals.

Prototyping and testing are essential in innovation using design thinking. This workshop will apply learning by doing strategy to cover basic training in maker-related tools such as Arduino programming, electromechanical integration, 3D printing, and laser cutting for prototype realization and design validation. Through the given design requirements of an integrated project, the students learn to communicate and collaborate with their interdisciplinary teammates to propose an innovative design, produce the prototype using the trained tools, and present the project result.

This course applies design thinking and engineering techniques to solve and improve practical issues using the problem/project-based learning (PBL) model. The students from different disciplines will form an international team in the International Capstone Design Camp & Contest (ICDC) to practice design innovation. The students will apply their professional knowledge and collaborate with their teammates to accomplish the project. The teachers from international partner universities will serve as mentors to help the students review the design and learn from the hands-on process. Each team has to use the on-site maker facilities to produce the design prototype for design demonstration and validation. A public presentation will be held at the end of the design camp to share the students’ experiences and design results.