Course Details
Course Code: Design Thinking Fundamentals; Duration: 2 Days; Instructor Led
This two-day workshop provides an immersive introduction to Design Thinking, a human-centered approach to innovation. Participants will learn to identify problems, understand user needs, generate creative ideas, and develop and test prototypes. Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical exercises, attendees will gain hands-on experience in applying Design Thinking principles to real-world challenges.
Audience
This workshop is designed for professionals, educators, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in learning how to apply Design Thinking to solve problems and drive innovation in their fields. No prior experience with Design Thinking is required.                                    Â
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for this workshop. However, participants should come prepared to engage actively in group activities and discussions. A willingness to think creatively and empathize with users is essential for getting the most out of this experience
Methodology
The workshop employs a mix of interactive lectures, group discussions, hands-on activities, and reflective exercises. Participants will work in teams to apply the concepts learned, ensuring a collaborative and engaging learning environment. Each session is designed to build upon the previous one, culminating in a final presentation of refined prototypes.
Course Objectives
Course Objectives
- Introduce participants to the core principles and phases of Design Thinking.
- Equip attendees with tools and techniques for empathizing with users and identifying their needs.
- Facilitate the creation of innovative solutions through structured ideation and prototyping sessions.
- Enable participants to test and refine their ideas based on user feedback.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand and articulate the Design Thinking process.
- Develop empathy for users through interviews and persona creation.
- Identify and define clear problem statements.
- Generate and select innovative ideas using various brainstorming techniques.
- Create low-fidelity prototypes and test them with users.
- Iterate on their designs based on feedback to improve their solutions.
Outlines
Module 1: Introduction to Design Thinking
Overview of principles and importance in innovation.
Module 2: Problem Identification and User Needs
Techniques for effective problem statement creation and user need discovery.
Module 3: Empathy Building:
Methods for understanding user perspectives and emotions.
Module 4: Focus and Ideation
Strategies for narrowing down focus areas and generating creative ideas.
Module 5: Idea Selection
Tools for evaluating and prioritizing ideas based on impact and feasibility.
Module 6: Prototyping
Approaches to developing low-fidelity prototypes.
Module 7: Testing Prototypes
Techniques for testing with users and collecting feedback.
Module 8: Iterative Design
Process of refining prototypes based on user feedback.
