Life Cycle Thinking - a design mindset

12 June 08 Auckland
19 June 08 Wellington
26 June 08 Christchurch

This workshop introduces the key principles behind Life Cycle Thinking at a conceptual level. It will discuss changing from an objective oriented design model to a system oriented design approach that incorporates the product life cycle.

This workshop will have a design focus. It seeks to illustrate how life cycle thinking can be used in a commercial environment to not only create environmental improvements but to also provide insight into a design that can lead product innovation.

This workshop will be held on the 12th June at Unitec (Auckland) with further workshops to follow in Wellington on the 19th of June and Christchurch on the 26th of June.

Key Learnings

Understand system oriented thinking in the context of product development
To apply life cycle thinking to your design work to create insight.
Understand how life cycle thinking can operate in a conceptual and commercial environment.

Programme

9:30am	Start (Introduction to day) - Dr.Cris de Groot
9:40am	An Introduction to Life Cycle Thinking – Jake McLaren
10:10am	Approaching LCT from a Design Mindset - Timothy Allan
10:40am	LCT Workshop Session - Part 1 (Session introduction - Dr.Cris de Groot) With worksheets provided investigate and define the core product function and then document the existing product life cycle identifying problems and opportunities (Groups 4 - 6 people).
12:00pm	Lunch Break
12:30pm	Case Study Addresses ‘Applying LCT in International context’ - Mekayla Beaver ‘Identifying and designing for the Real problem’ - Kylie Baker ‘Applying a Product System approach to Design Research and Product Development’ - Karoline Jonsson
13:30pm	LCT Workshop Session - Part 2 (Session introduction - Dr. Cris de Groot) Using Part 1 and worksheets provided redefine the product system by designing a new product life cycle by using the core product definition and addressing identified problems and opportunities (Groups 4 - 6 people).
14:40pm	Afternoon Tea Break
15:00pm	Summary of Days Learning & Discussion - Timothy Allan & Dr. Cris de Groot.
15:30pm	Session Close

Download the Workshop 1 programme