Courses Offered

INNOVATION BY DESIGN

IoT Based Product Design

Mobile phone hardware Design

PRODUCT DESIGN AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Introduction to 3D Printing

Design Thinking for Innovation

Cloud based Sensors Interfacing

Hardware Design & Simulation

PCB Design & Production

UI/UX Design for Entrepreneurs

Digital Marketing for Entrepreneurs

Brand Design

INNOVATION BY DESIGN

Course Code: IPDE301
Credit Units: 2
Level: UG

Module I: Introduction
Design Thinking & Collaboration, Challenges to Innovation, Understanding Users and their requirements, Arriving at Design Insights, Prototyping for User Feedback
Module II: The Cause and Context of Innovation and Design
The Cause, User Feedback for Development, New users, new needs to meet, Knowing the Context,, The Basic Need, Ingenious Attempts, Concepts generation, Experiencing the Product, Refinements, understanding Constraints, Exploring Possibilities, Understanding the Technology, At the 2nd Valley of Death, Finishing Touches, The Check
Module III: Conception and Connection of Innovation and Design
The Conception, One product, many problem, Concept Clusters, From idea to product, Prototyping, Materials and Technologies, Collaborative Efforts, Crafting, The Manufacturing Challenge, The User Feedback, The Iterative Process, the Connection,

IOT BASED PRODUCT DESIGN

Course Code: IPDE201
Credit Units: 2
Level: UG

Module I: Introduction to IoT
Introduction: Defining IoT, Data flow in IoT, Understanding IoT architecture, IoT Applications around the world which includes IoT in Healthcare, Blockchain and IoT, Augmented Reality and IoT etc. Sensors and Actuators: Introduction, Sensors, Actuators Microcontroller and Microcomputer: Introduction and differences, Hands-on ESP32: Internals, API’s, IO, Setting Programming Environment, Embedded C Programming, Glow an LED, Environmental Monitoring; Hands-on Raspberry Pi: Internals, Configuring the Raspberry Pi(NOOBS and Other Languages & Tools), Python Programming, GPIO, Web Stack, Connecting ESP32 with Pi. Innovation and Entrepreneurship in IoT
Module II: IoT Communication Protocol and Device Management
IoT Communication Protocol: IoT Wireless Protocols, IoT Communication Channels, IoT Network Protocols MQTT IoT Protocol: MQTT with Raspberry Pi Messaging Communication: Channels, Protocol, Service Bus Queues, Message Routing, Hands-on Google Cloud Services Message Communication: To Configure Connection Strings, To Send a Message or Sensor Data. IoT Device Management: Introduction, Hands-on Direct Method: To make a Continuously Running Function, To Receive Direct Methods, To Invoke a Direct Method; Hands-on Device Simulation: To Create an IoT Device ID, Simulated Device App, To Create an App that invokes the Direct Method, To Run the Simulated Firmware Update
Module III: IoT Analytics, ML, Business Intelligence, Storage and Visualization
IoT Analytics and ML: Introduction to Bigdata, Techniques and Tools, Hands-on Stream Analytics: Stream Analytics Job, Stream Analytics Input & Output, Service Bus Namespace and Queue, Stream Analytics Query; Hands-on: Predictive Analytics for Google Cloud IoT Business Intelligence, Storage and Visualization: Introduction, Data Storage Options, DocumentDB, Data Visualization and Story Telling, Hands-on Power BI Software: Stream Analytics Job for Power BI, Visualize Real-Time Data in Power BI
Module IV: IoT Solution & Security
Introduction, IoT Reference Architecture, Hands-on: Choose One Real Life Problem and implement the solution based on IoT methodologies. IoT Security: Security Architecture, Endpoint and Device Security, Implementation Obstacles, Best Practices, Hands-on: Applying Security Principles on the Chose Real Life Problem

Mobile Phone Hardware Design

Course Code: IPDE204
Credit Units: 2
Level: UG

Introduction to Mobile Architecture.
Introduction and Generations of mobile phones, study of mobile system architectures and hardware cards using block diagrams .Basic passive electronic components used in mobile phones. Handset Specific operating systems, features & applications, Working principle of mobile handset & Active Components using block diagrams.
Module II : Mobile Software, Hardware and Communication design.
Study of BGA IC’s, Block diagram of IC and Installation of software, Flashing, PC based diagnostic tools, mobile sets formatting, used of secret codes. Types of Mobile software, Data cable, Card reader, Mobile display, Remove/replace Component & Mobile phone hardware design of (transmitter filter, microphone, receptor, Antenna, RF power amplifier, local oscillator, Audio IC, speaker, charger etc. ). Memory , Processor and supply Requirements. Layout design & architecture of various processors used in mobile phones. Android & window phone hardware and software design circuits, Memory requirements. Power supply requirements for Android and Window phones, their principle , construction and working using circuits.
Module III : Maintenance & Network Problems
Tools & equipment used for mobile handsets, types of power supply & batteries, boosting a battery, Troubleshooting basics. Network problems, Power failure , Mobile phone hardware troubleshooting (water damage, hanging, charging & keypad problems), Handsets assembly& disassembly, Soldering & desoldering &SMD rework station.

PRODUCT DESIGN AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Course Code: IPDE202
Credit Units: 2
Level: UG

Module I: Introduction
Need for Innovation and design, User Innovation, Introduction to product and Product design, Difference between Product development and product design, Product Design Cycle Identification of Customer Needs and Market Research Essentials, Concept Generation, Technology and Market Assessment.
Module II: Product Design and Prototyping
Introduction to Industrial Design and Human Factors, Importance of Human factors in product design, Physical Ergonomics principles and issues, Ergonomic assessment tool, Cognitive issues in product design Creative techniques and tools for Concept generation, concept evaluation, Product prototyping model making work flow, tools and techniques for model making and prototyping, introduction to prototype driven innovation Estimation of Manufacturing Costs
Module III: Product Concepts & Entrepreneurship
Basics of entrepreneurship, Writing a PoC Introduction to Business Plans Introduction to Intellectual Property and the Patent Process

Introduction to 3D printing technology

Course Code: IPDE203
Credit Units: 2
Level: UG

Module I: Introduction
Introduction to Design, Prototyping fundamentals. Introduction to 3D printing, its historical development, advantages. Commonly used terms, process chain, 3D modelling, Data Conversion, and transmission, Checking and preparing, Building, Post processing, RP data formats, Classification of 3D printing process, Applications to various fields.
Module II: Liquid Based 3D Printing
Stereo lithography apparatus (SLA): Models and specifications, process, working principle, photopolymers, photo polymerization, layering technology, laser and laser scanning, applications, advantages and disadvantages, case studies. Solid ground curing (SGC): Models and specifications, process, working ,principle, applications, advantages and disadvantages, case studies
Module III :Solid Based 3D Printing
Laminated object manufacturing(LOM): Models and specifications, Process, Working principle, Applications, Advantages and disadvantages, Case studies. Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM): Models and specifications, Process, Working principle, Applications, Advantages and disadvantages, Case studies, practical demonstration.

Design Thinking for Innovation

Course Code: IPDE
Credit Units: 2
Level: UG

Module I:
Stages of thinking: The Design Process: Stage 1 – Define, Stage 2 – Research, Stage 3 – Ideate, Stage 4 – Prototype, Stage 5 – Select, Stage 6 – Implement, Stage 7 – Learn Research:Identifying drivers, Information gathering, Target groups
Module II:
Idea generation: Basic design directions, Themes of thinking, Inspiration and references, Brainstorming, Value, Inclusion, Sketching, Presenting ideas Refinement: Thinking in images, Thinking in signs, Appropriation, Humour, Personification, Visual metaphors, Modification, Thinking in words, Words and language, Type ‘faces’, Thinking in shapes, Thinking in proportions, Thinking in colour
Module III:
Prototyping: Developing designs, ‘Types’ of prototype, Vocabulary Implementation: Format, Materials, Finishing, Media, Scale, Series/Continuity

Cloud based Sensors Interfacing

Course Code: IPDE
Credit Units: 2
Level: UG

Module I Cloud Server
Basic functionality of Raspberry Pi board, its processor setting and configuring the board, differentiating Raspberry Pi board with another platform like Arduino. Overclocking component overview.
Module II Fundamentals of Arduino Board and Programming
Free inbuild Cloud Server, Paid Server, Create your own Server for sensor data, SQL Server and Database, My SQL server and database.
Module III Raspberry Pi Interfacing
Communication facilities on raspberry Pi (I2C, SPI, UART, working with RPil, GPIO Library, Interfacing of Sensors and Actuators.

Hardware Design & Simulation

Course Code: IPDE
Credit Units: 2
Level: UG

Module I Basic Electronics Circuit and Software Simulation
Proteus: Introduction to Proteus, Circuit Simulation LED Blinking: Multi-vibrator Circuits, Using Transistor, Using Op-amp. Analog Sensor: Accelerometer, Light Sensor Sound Sensors, Pressure Sensor, Analog Temperature Sensor, Humidity/Moisture Sensor Digital Sensor: Digital Temperature Sensor, Thermocouple, Thermistor, Thermostat, Resistive Temperature Detectors, Potentiometer, Encoders
Module II Fundamentals of Arduino Board and Programming
Arduino Hardware, Arduino IDE Platform, Arduino Syntax, Arduino Board Layout, Types of Arduino Board, Structure: Structure, Setup (), Loop (), Functions, Variable Declaration and Definition, Datatypes, Arithmetic Expressions, Constants, Flow Control, Logical Operators, Libraries Declaration, Digital Input Output, Analog Input Output, Time Intervals, Mathematical Functions, Random Functions, Serial Communication with Computer.
Module III Arduino Interfacing
Output Hardware:7 Segment Displays, Liquid Crystal Displays, OLED Screen, Graphical Liquid Crystal Displays, Motor Control: Stepper Motor; Servo Motors; DC Motors – Controlling with Joystick, Indexing, Direction Control, Synchronization of two Motors, Solenoids, Electrical and Electronics Relays, Voltage

PCB Design & Production

Course Code: IPDE
Credit Units: 2
Level: UG

Module I: Introduction
Need for PCB, Types of PCBs : Single and Multilayer, Technology: Plated Through Hole, Surface Mount, PCB Material, Electronic Component packaging, PCB Designing, Fabrication, Production, Electronic Design Automation Tools: Proprietary tools like Eagle, Ultiboard, Orcad and Opensource tools like KiCad, Design Issues: Transmission line, Cross talk and Thermal management
Module II: PCB Design
Introduction to KiCad, Schematic entry / drawing, netlisting, layering, component foot print library selection & designing, design rules, component placing: Manual & automatic, track routing: automatic & manual, rules: track length, angle, joint & size, Autorouter setup. IPC standards for schematic, designing, material and documentation
Module III: PCB Prototyping and Production
PCB Prototyping: CNC Machine, Photo-Lithography process, Screen Printing process and chemical etching. PCB Mass Manufacturing Process: Gerber Generation, CAM, panelization, cleaning, drilling, plating, screen printing, etching, automated optical inspection, tinning, solder resist, legend printing, pcb testing

UI/UX Design for Entrepreneurs

Course Code: IPDE
Credit Units: 2
Level: UG

Module I: Introduction to the UI
What is User Interface Design (UI) -The Relationship Between UI and UX , Roles in UI/UX, A Brief Historical Overview of Interface Design, Interface Conventions, Approaches to Screen Based UI, Template vs Content, Formal Elements of Interface Design, Active Elements of Interface Design, Composing the Elements of Interface Design, UI Design Process, Visual Communication design component in Interface Design
Module II: Introduction to UX
UX Basics- Foundation of UX design, Good and poor design, Understanding Your Users, Designing the Experience-Elements of user Experience, Visual Design Principles, Functional Layout, Interaction design, Introduction to the Interface, Navigation Design, User Testing, Developing and Releasing Your Design
Module III: UI/ UX Design Tools
User Study- Interviews, writing personas: user and device personas, User Context, Building Low Fidelity Wireframe and High-Fidelity Polished Wireframe Using wireframing Tools, Creating the working Prototype using Prototyping tools, Sharing and Exporting Design

Brand Design

Course Code: IPDE
Credit Units: 2
Level: UG

Module I: Introduction to Brand and Branding
• Brand and Branding • Building a successful Brand: Goals and Steps • Brand Experience Process • Brand Strategy • Brand Vision and Mission • Brand Worth • Storytelling • Brand Personality • Understanding Consumer needs • Brand Archetypes
Module II: Brand Design Process
• Introduction to Brand Development Process • Research •Brand Positioning • Target Audience • Connecting with Audience • Constructing Brand Philosophy and Architecture • Brand Naming • Types of Brand names • Characteristics of a good brand name • Brand Identity Design • Forms of Identity design • Brand Management • Expanding the Brand
Module III: Brand Visuals
• Finding Style Direction • Logos, Slogans, Taglines • Crafting a Brand Voice • Creating Stylescape and Mood boards • Word Association and Mapping • Sketching • Typography • Concept Selection and Refinement • Logo design • Color Psychology • Brand Photography • Client Presentation • Social Media Branding • Case Studies

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