Introduction

Within the ProHackin’ project we have explored in depth the possibilities for the implementation of product hackathons into the engineering design curriculum. Two cross-course studies were conducted with the students participating in different project challenges. Both studies provided rich information and recommendations on how to best form and implement product hackathons into curriculum. 

Study #1: Experience Survey on Product Hackathons in Engineering Design Curriculum

In the first study engineering design students were given a survey to collect the feedback about their experience during hackathons. Incorporating product hackathons into the engineering curriculum can have numerous benefits. Students can easily gain new knowledge and acquire various hard and soft skills. As such, adjacent to this study, we have included suggestions on how the hackathon concept could be implemented into the other courses at project consortium institutions. The study and the implications for the curriculum integration are described in the following document supported with appendices 1 and 2.

Study 1: Experience Survey on Product Hackathons in Engineering Design Curriculum

Study 1 Appendix 1: Overview of conducted surveys with questionnaires

Study 1 Appendix 2:  Reflection on the potential integration of hackathons in curriculum

Study #2: Design Methods and Tools in Product Hackathons – team interviews and reports

The second study consisted of team report analysis and interviews, where the focus was on the use of design methods and tools in different stages of the design process. The course and the results of the study are presented in the following report.

Study 2: Design Methods and Tools in Product Hackathons – team interviews and reports