Course detail

Design-management

FSI-9DMA Acad. year: 2025/2026 Winter semester

The subject is based on individual study of design-management like the branch which qualify successful introducing of design into the production.

Language of instruction

Czech

Entry knowledge

The basic overview of both the theory and practice of design is assumed. The practical economics, and corporate and personal managements, as well as the work psychology experience is welcome.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

On the base of own analysis projects given to consultations is verified general orientation in the theory and practical knowledge of both the design organisation and the design-management. Final work – the case-study. Combined written and oral examination.
The consultations are sattled individualy. The attendance in lectures is recommended.

Aims

Summary of the design theory and design managing.
Basic knowledges about design organisation, design theory, form of evaluation, related legislative, economy and managing of design, marketing and application of acquired knowledges in the theory and practise.

The study programmes with the given course

Programme D-KPI-P: Design and Process Engineering, Doctoral, recommended course

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

20 hours, optionally

Syllabus

• Summary of the design theory, incl. ergonomy, design as the tool of bussines and production, design as lifestyle;
• International and home organizations and schools of design;
• Legislative interrelated with design, patent, industrial standard, copyright;
• Components of design in the marketing activity, company design strategy – design management and marketing, publicity and design;
• Organizing and managing of design work within the company;
• Skill of designer and work etics.