Trend:
The purpose of this module is to give the student insight into and understanding of trend research, design history as well as the fashion and lifestyle industry practice.

The student will be trained in applying research and design theory and methodology in the development of future scenarios aimed at a paradigm shift in the industry and its surroundings, on the basis of mega and gigatrends.

There will be a focus on new trends and opportunities in the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Circular Economy, as a future driver for new technologies, processes, systems, and consumption patterns. The module challenges the student to have a critical view at practical and theoretical challenges emphasizing a sociological perspective and analysis of target group and market, in the process of developing sustainable solutions.

Creativity and innovation:
The overarching goal of the module is to strengthen students’ skills to join creative innovation processes. Based on relevant Sustainable Development Goals, students will work on a relevant industry case containing a specific challenge in relation to sustainability. The chief method of the module will take point of departure in a specific process tool, the goal of which is to increase the innovation level of a company. With the goal of accelerating sustainable business solutions, students will work in detail with the value chain of a company.

A key concept of the module is creativity. Creativity is defined as the ability to see new connections between actors, products, and industries. Creativity is also about collaboration and the will to find inspiration in unlikely places. In other words, creativity is a process every Design & Business student can learn to practise in order to find or create innovative sustainable business solutions.

To further develop students’ skills to work in an interdisciplinary manner, the module concludes with a symposium, where students will present their creative and sustainable business solutions.

Entrepreneurship:
The Student will be introduced to the entrepreneurship, with a focus on how the Student can identify, create, and design innovation opportunities and develop them into viable start up concepts.

The module will link updated theoretical approaches to innovation, sustainability, design and business with application-oriented methods and tools from the initial stages of entrepreneurship.

In addition, the module includes a perspective on earlier applied methods and theory from Design, Business & Technology 1-5 in an entrepreneurial context. This will be conducted in a student-driven approach to knowledge gathering and knowledge sharing.

Furthermore, the module draws inspiration from guest lectures to give the Student an understanding of the real-life challenges and opportunities within the area of entrepreneurship.

The student will gain knowledge about:

- design theory and method and an ability to reflect on the practice of the profession and its application of design theory and method.

- practice, applied theory and methods in the business area as well as an ability to reflect on the practice of the profession and the industry and the application of theory and methods in business understanding.

- the practice of the profession and industry as well as their application of technology and materials.

- how to use technology in design and business from a sustainable perspective.

- practice and applied theory and methods in business understanding and concept development based on a company's supply and value chain as well as its outlets.

- value-adding design processes from idea to finished product and / or concept.

The student will get the skills to:

- select and assess practice- orientated and theoretical issues using a sociological focus and analysis of target group and market.

- use design technical methods and tools in an innovative process in relation to industry-relevant issues.

- identify and assess practice-orientated and theoretical issues as well as ensure validity in the development and selection of innovative solutions.

- assess practical and theoretical issues in the industry, including analysing users and their behaviour so as to be able to justify and select relevant business and solution models (BUSINESS)

- justify and select value-creating design solutions based on a sustainable, aesthetic and functional aspect.

The student will learn to:

- enter into professional and interdisciplinary collaboration independently and assume responsibility in the development of sustainable design solutions.

- handle complex and development-oriented issues within the profession and industry.

- independently enter into and initiate creative and innovative processes in a professional and interdisciplinary collaboration.

- independently enter into professional and interdisciplinary collaborations and thus gain a comprehensive understanding of the interrelation of the business elements