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Design Thinking for User-Centricity
This short course provides a comprehensive introduction to design thinking, a human-centered approach to problem-solving widely used for driving innovation. In the course, learners will discover the steps of the design thinking framework, understand how these steps are carried out by organizations and teams, and discover unique applications of design thinking so they, too, can apply these principles in their own professional contexts.
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This short course provides a comprehensive introduction to design thinking, a human-centered approach to problem-solving widely used for driving innovation. In the course, learners will discover the steps of the design thinking framework, understand how these steps are carried out by organizations and teams, and discover unique applications of design thinking so they, too, can apply these principles in their own professional contexts.
This short course provides a comprehensive introduction to design thinking, a human-centered approach to problem-solving widely used for driving innovation. In the course, learners will discover the steps of the design thinking framework, understand how these steps are carried out by organizations and teams, and discover unique applications of design thinking so they, too, can apply these principles in their own professional contexts.
The content is structured into three lessons, guiding learners through both theoretical and practical aspects of design thinking.
The course is aimed at learners who do not yet have knowledge in design thinking methodology, those looking to further their capabilities in business essentials skills, and those looking to discover ways of generating innovation within their teams.
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Review basic design principles, such as color theory and typography
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This will help you refresh your knowledge of the fundamental principles of design and ensure you have a strong foundation for the course.
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Design Principles
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Read articles or watch videos about basic design principles.
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Take a quiz or practice exercise on color theory.
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Experiment with different fonts and typography styles.
Read "Design Thinking for Innovation" by Thomas Lockwood
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This book provides a comprehensive overview of design thinking and its applications in the field of innovation.
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Innovation by Design: How Any Organization Can...
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Read the book and take notes on the key concepts.
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Identify examples of design thinking in your own work or in the world around you.
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Discuss the book with a colleague or friend.
Attend a design thinking workshop
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This will give you an opportunity to practice the design thinking process in a structured environment and receive feedback from experts.
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Research different design thinking workshops in your area.
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Choose a workshop that aligns with your interests and goals.
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Attend the workshop and actively participate in the exercises and discussions.
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Apply design thinking to a real-world problem
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This will help you develop your problem-solving skills and apply the design thinking process to a practical situation.
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Identify a problem that you want to solve.
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Apply the design thinking process to the problem.
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Develop a solution and test it out.
Create a presentation or infographic on design thinking
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This will help you synthesize your understanding of design thinking and communicate it to others.
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Choose a topic for your presentation or infographic.
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Research and gather information on the topic.
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Create a visually appealing presentation or infographic.
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Present your work to others.
Start a design thinking project with a team
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This will give you an opportunity to work on a real-world project and apply your design thinking skills in a collaborative setting.
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Find a team of people who are interested in working on a design thinking project.
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Identify a problem that you want to solve together.
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Apply the design thinking process to the problem.
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Develop a solution and test it out.
Mentor a junior designer or student
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This will help you solidify your understanding of design thinking by teaching it to others.
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Find a junior designer or student who is interested in learning about design thinking.
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Share your knowledge and experience with them.
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Provide feedback on their work.
Review basic design principles, such as color theory and typography
Show steps
This will help you refresh your knowledge of the fundamental principles of design and ensure you have a strong foundation for the course.
Browse courses on
Design Principles
Show steps
- Read articles or watch videos about basic design principles.
- Take a quiz or practice exercise on color theory.
- Experiment with different fonts and typography styles.
Read "Design Thinking for Innovation" by Thomas Lockwood
Show steps
This book provides a comprehensive overview of design thinking and its applications in the field of innovation.
View
Innovation by Design: How Any Organization Can...
on Amazon
Show steps
- Read the book and take notes on the key concepts.
- Identify examples of design thinking in your own work or in the world around you.
- Discuss the book with a colleague or friend.
Attend a design thinking workshop
Show steps
This will give you an opportunity to practice the design thinking process in a structured environment and receive feedback from experts.
Show steps
- Research different design thinking workshops in your area.
- Choose a workshop that aligns with your interests and goals.
- Attend the workshop and actively participate in the exercises and discussions.
Apply design thinking to a real-world problem
Show steps
This will help you develop your problem-solving skills and apply the design thinking process to a practical situation.
Show steps
- Identify a problem that you want to solve.
- Apply the design thinking process to the problem.
- Develop a solution and test it out.
Create a presentation or infographic on design thinking
Show steps
This will help you synthesize your understanding of design thinking and communicate it to others.
Show steps
- Choose a topic for your presentation or infographic.
- Research and gather information on the topic.
- Create a visually appealing presentation or infographic.
- Present your work to others.
Start a design thinking project with a team
Show steps
This will give you an opportunity to work on a real-world project and apply your design thinking skills in a collaborative setting.
Show steps
- Find a team of people who are interested in working on a design thinking project.
- Identify a problem that you want to solve together.
- Apply the design thinking process to the problem.
- Develop a solution and test it out.
Mentor a junior designer or student
Show steps
This will help you solidify your understanding of design thinking by teaching it to others.
Show steps
- Find a junior designer or student who is interested in learning about design thinking.
- Share your knowledge and experience with them.
- Provide feedback on their work.
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