Introduction to Design Thinking

100,00 €

The aim of the workshop is to convey the approach, culture and methods of the user-centered innovation method Design Thinking. The participants will run through all phases of Design Thinking in order to gain a basic understanding of the individual process steps. In addition, the participants reflect on the applicability of the principles of Design Thinking to their own innovation work. Each participant takes from the workshop first skills, which can be used directly for working in teams, in meetings or on complex problems.

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Start date

November 9, 2023

End date

November 10, 2023

Language(s) of the training

English

Languages spoken by the coach(es)

English

Instructor(s)

Karen von Schmieden

Contents

Day 1

  • Exploring and redefining the problem area from the user’s point of view.
  • The teams go through the phases of problem definition, user empathy, and synthesis, ending with a redefinition of the challenge from the user’s point of view.

Day 2

  • Finding ideas, building prototypes and test it with the user.
  • The teams enter the solution space. Based on the perspective developed on the first day, the teams develop user-centric concepts and implement them as testable prototypes.
  • Short reflection and contextualization of Design Thinking in everyday work.

Objective

The aim of the workshop is to convey the approach, culture and methods of the user-centered innovation method Design Thinking. The participants will run through all phases of Design Thinking in order to gain a basic understanding of the individual process steps. In addition, the participants reflect on the applicability of the principles of Design Thinking to their own innovation work. Each participant takes from the workshop first skills, which can be used directly for working in teams, in meetings or on complex problems.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, learners:

 

  • will have gained a deep understanding of the design thinking process and its application to solve complex problems. They will have learned how to empathize with users, define problem statements, ideate creative solutions, prototype and test them, and iterate based on user feedback,
  • will have developed their creative confidence and innovative mindset through hands-on exercises. They will have learned to embrace ambiguity, think outside the box, and collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams to generate innovative ideas and solutions,
  • will have acquired practical skills in using various design thinking tools and techniques, such as persona development, journey mapping, brainstorming, rapid prototyping, and user testing. They will be able to apply these skills in their own projects or organisations to drive innovation and improve user experiences.

Schedule

This course has a total duration of 16 hours and takes place over 2 days:

 

  • 09-11-2023: 09:00 – 17:30
  • 10-11-2023: 08:00 – 15:30

Format and Location

This course takes place ON-SITE
Terres Rouges building
14, porte de France
L-4360 Esch/Alzette

Level

Beginner

Prerequisites

No prerequisites necessary

Additional Info

This course is offered in collaboration with HPI Academy

 

 

Certification

This training does not have any assessment or exams; a certificate of participation will be issued to participants.

Esco Skills

think creatively, design prototypes, improve user-friendliness, cooperate with colleagues, create solutions to problems, identify ICT user needs

Esco Occupations