School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture
Course Code INT 484
Course Title in English Luxury Design
Course Title in Turkish Lüks Tasarım
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Lecture
Level of Course Advanced
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: - Lab: - Other: -
Estimated Student Workload 126 hours per semester
Number of Credits 5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites ARC 202 - Architectural Design IV | INT 202 - Interior Design II
Expected Prior Knowledge 4 semesters of design studio
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To learn to understand the new luxury, wellness and wellbeing design stratgies.
Course Description The course covers the new luxury & wellness design trends, their correlations and the new global design strategies. The course will be carried out by discussion, research and presentation. In the first weeks, students will be presented premises of luxury and wellness trends, how they are changing with the impact of global awareness on wellness & wellbeing. This will be followed by example projects from around the world, in hospitality, spa and retreat centers, food and beverage and experience design fields. In the last weeks, they will be expected to understand & analyze the main aspects and develop a prospective narration in one selected field and present during class hours. Last week of the course will be carried out by an overall discussion.
Course Description in Turkish Bu ders yeni lüks ve sağlık tasarım akımları, birbirleriyle bağlantıları ve yeni global tasarım stratejilerini içermektedir. Ders tartışma, araştırma ve sunum ile ilerletilecektir. İlk haftalarda öğrencilere lüks ve sağlık akımlarına dair ana maddeler aktarılacak, bunların sağlık ve iyi olma üzerine yaşanan global farkındalık ile nasıl dönüştüğü işlenecektir. Devamındaki haftalarda konaklama, spa ve sağlık rehabilite merkezleri, yeme içme ve mağaza tasarımı üzerinden dünyadaki örnekleri değerlendirilecektir. Son haftalarda bu veriler ışığında geleceğe ait bir anlatı geliştirmeleri ve ders saatleri içerisinde bunu sunmaları beklenecektir. Son hafta tümsel bir tartışma ile süreç tamamlanacaktır.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) understand the new luxury and its relation with wellness;
2) identify and explore new design trends and strategies;
3) understand luxury, wellness, and design correlations;
4) apprehend wellness as the new luxury;
5) identify the principles of luxury design, design elements & materials;
6) consider climate change and sustainable options;
7) apply natural and sustainable solutions, while keeping luxury standarts.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. N
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. N
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. H Exam,HW,Participation
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. N
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. N
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. N
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. N
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). N
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. S Participation
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S HW,Participation
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. N
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. S Exam,HW
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Exam,HW
Prepared by and Date DENİZ SAK , August 2021
Course Coordinator AKTS1
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Öğr. Gör. CEMAL ÇAĞDAŞ EROL

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) What is Luxury? What is Luxury Design?
2) What is Wellness and Wellbeing?
3) How is Wellness & Wellbeing the “New Luxury”?
4) Brand Identities & New Trends. How Nature is driving the concept : New Materials
5) Luxury & Wellbeing Design Strategies in Hospitality Design : Resorts
6) Luxury & Wellbeing Design Strategies in Hospitality Design : Spa & Retreats
7) Luxury & Wellbeing Design Strategies in Food & Beverage Field : Restaurants
8) Luxury & Wellbeing Design Strategies in Food & Beverage Field : Bar & Cafes
9) Luxury & Wellbeing Design Strategies in Experience Design : Stores & Shops
10) Cultural and Architectural Typologies’ impact on Design Development
11) What is the world expecting in the light of this course? Presentation of prospective narration on the future luxury design.
12) What is the world expecting in the light of this course? Presentation of prospective narration on the future luxury design.
13) What is the world expecting in the light of this course? Presentation of prospective narration on the future luxury design.
14) Final Discussion.
15) Final Assessment Period
16) Final Assessment Period
Required/Recommended Readings
Teaching MethodsFlipped classroom, in-class studies, discussions, and lectures.
Homework and Projects2 assignments, 1 final presentation
Laboratory Work-
Computer Useyes
Other Activities-
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 1 % 20
Homework Assignments 1 % 40
Final Examination 1 % 40
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration deniz@laxdesignstudio.com

Office: Deniz Sak Email: deniz@laxdesignstudio.com Students are required to attend % 70 of the classes in theoretical courses. Consequently, absenteeism exceeding 4 weeks (classes) will result in failure. Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 1 3 1 70
Homework Assignments 14 4 56
Total Workload 126
Total Workload/25 5.0
ECTS 5