1. Product Launch introduction

2. Introduction
As many as 1 in 10 new products released will be regarded as failing requiring re- design, or abandonment. A designer has a key role in ensuring that a product is released successfully into the market. The product launch module aims to enable you to do this professionally and effectively.
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3. Curriculum
The curriculum aims to develop your skills with increasing sophistication as you work through the levels. Year 1 covers basic requirements, working up towards more advanced and sophisticated issues by the final year. The module is rated at 20 credits requiring 100 hours of study time
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4. Year 1
Performance; user testing Sales; posters & packaging Viability ; costing Professionalism; design working
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5. Year 2
Performance; performance testing Sales; sales trends Viability ; pricing Professionalism; Intellectual property
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6. Year 3
Performance; product safety Sales; branding Viability ; finance Professionalism; contracts
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7. Pedagogy
Subjects are integrated into projects that run each year at each level Study the relevant subject before the scheduled class. These are big topics – be prepared to work hard and do more . . .
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8. Assessment Each year ends with an exhibition of your work, typically:-
A product poster
Your product prototype
Supporting information (e.g. sales information)
Your professional portfolio

9. Year 3
For some of you, the pinnacle of your studies will be a chance to exhibit at the New Designers even in London