In graduate class, education on shortening the lead-time in designing and developing products by various computer-aided systems in a network and applying virtual engineering was carried out. To accomplish such a purpose, network based education about engineering design was applied. Some laboratories consisting of various computer-aided systems were constructed and connected by a network. A samp...

We describe our experiences in using microelectronic design projects as cooperative education experiences for electrical engineering majors. We discuss funding of the necessary VLSI design laboratory and describe our course offerings. We believe our “alternative co-op” program is of value to VLSI educators with limited resources who are looking for ways to provide students with an alternative t...

This paper proposes a model of design research used to structure projects in design education, with relevant connections to design practice. Design projects are phased through exploratory, generative, and evaluative sequences of research and design. Generative methods are particularly unique. Participatory and creative codesign toolkits are distinguished by their potential use as projective tec...