The course "Product Design and Development" is offered as an open elective for the undergraduate students of engineering and management faculties of study. It is designed for students who wish to enhance their knowledge in product research and development. The course provides a comprehensive overview of the product design and development process, with a focus on turning product ideas into commercial products. It covers methodologies for product design, customer needs identification, and product lifecycle management (PLM). The course also introduces intellectual property rights (IPR), ensuring students gain knowledge of patents, copyrights, and trademarks.
The syllabus covers essential topics required for comprehensive knowledge in product design and development, including:
Below is a list of study materials for the Product Design and Development course. Click on the links to download the files.
| Topic | Download Link |
|---|---|
| 1 Product Development Process | Download PDF |
| 2 Product Planning | Download PDF |
| 3 Perceptual Mapping | Download PDF |
| 4 Customer Needs | Download PDF |
| 5 Product Specifications | Download PDF |
| 6 Quality Function Deployment | Download PDF |
| 7 Concept Generation | Download PDF |
| 8 Concept Selection | Download PDF |
| 9 Industrial Design | Download PDF |
| 10 Design for Manufacturing | Download PDF |
| 11 Prototyping | Download PDF |
| 12 IPR | Download PDF |
Here is a list of recommended books and resources for the Product Design and Development course.
A comprehensive guide to product design and development, covering essential concepts and methodologies used in modern product engineering.
This book focuses on the integration of design and manufacturing, exploring techniques for creating efficient, cost-effective products.
Ideal for students interested in the market side of product development, this book provides insight into the planning and strategy behind launching new products.
A collection of online video lectures covering key topics in product design, provided by the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL).
Watch on NPTELA video showcasing India's indigenous frugal innovation examples.
PhD (Industrial), MTech (Industrial), MBA (Operations), BE (Industrial)
Dr.
Chauhan
is
an
accomplished academic professional with extensive
experience in engineering education, product development, quality
management, and operations. Dr. Chauhan holds a Ph.D. in
Industrial Engineering from Malaviya
National Institute of Technology (MNIT) Jaipur, where he focused on
risk management in new product development processes. He has a rich
academic background that includes a Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in
Manufacturing Systems Engineering and a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
in Industrial & Production Engineering, alongside an
MBA in Operations Management. He did his Post-Doctoral research
fellowship at IIT Gandhinagar. Dr. Chauhan’s expertise is
backed by certifications in data
analysis, agile project management, and digital marketing, among
others. His dedication to education, innovation, and professional
development makes him a leader in his field, with a commitment to
shaping the future of engineering and industrial management.
With a solid research portfolio, Dr. Chauhan has published extensively
in international journals and conferences, covering areas such as new
product development, lean six sigma, supply chain management, and
sustainable engineering. His research has been recognized with
prestigious awards, including the Best Research Paper Award at the SEFI
Annual Conference 2024 in Lausanne, Switzerland. In addition to his
academic and research endeavors, Dr. Chauhan has
provided consulting services to organizations in sectors ranging from
supply chain analytics to lean manufacturing and plant layout design.
He is also an active member of several professional bodies such as the
Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI), Institution of Engineers India
(IEI), Indian Society for Technical
Education (ISTE), and Society of Automotive Engineers (SAEINDIA).
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