Design Thinking is an approach that enables even the most traditional thinkers to think innovatively and create outcomes that are beneficial for the customer. It is a human-centered design process that makes problems seem simple and manageable.
Why the interest in design thinking now? It is because the process of design thinking has been found to lead to greater creativity and better solutions for problems.
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Design Thinking is an approach that enables even the most traditional thinkers to think innovatively and create outcomes that are beneficial for the customer. It is a human-centered design process that makes problems seem simple and manageable.
Why the interest in design thinking now? It is because the process of design thinking has been found to lead to greater creativity and better solutions for problems.
Design Thinking is an approach that enables even the most traditional thinkers to think innovatively and create outcomes that are beneficial for the customer. It is a human-centered design process that makes problems seem simple and manageable.
Why the interest in design thinking now? It is because the process of design thinking has been found to lead to greater creativity and better solutions for problems.
This course by the Institute of Product Leadership covers all the fundamental concepts of Design Thinking for Product Leaders. The course instructor initially gives you a primer on Design Thinking. Later, he takes you through the 5 stages of Design Thinking to help you understand how to target the right problem to solve and generate ideas to solve the problem.
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- Ideas, concepts, and solutions related to the design and execution of innovation driven projects using design thinking
- Design thinking principles
- Solve feasible, viable and relevant innovation project/challenge
- Ideas, concepts, and solutions related to the design and execution of innovation driven projects using design thinking
- Design thinking principles
- Solve feasible, viable and relevant innovation project/challenge
Syllabus
What is Design Thinking?
Key Tenets of Design Thinking
The Mindset of DT
The Approach of Design Thinking
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Outline the steps of the Design Thinking process
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Provide examples and case studies for each step
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Include tools and techniques for implementing Design Thinking
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Review and refine the document for clarity and accuracy
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Review the project documentation
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Submit your contributions and engage with the project community
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Identify a problem or challenge
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Apply the Design Thinking process to solve the problem
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Document the process and results in a case study
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Share the case study with others to showcase your skills
Participate in Design Thinking competitions
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Challenge yourself and demonstrate your Design Thinking abilities by participating in competitions.
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Identify Design Thinking competitions that align with your interests
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Form a team or work individually
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Develop and submit innovative solutions
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Receive feedback and learn from the experience
Review the Design Thinking process
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Review the five stages of Design Thinking to refresh your understanding of the process and prepare for the course.
Browse courses on
Design Thinking
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- Read through the course syllabus to identify the key concepts of Design Thinking that will be covered.
- Review your notes or other resources from previous courses or workshops on Design Thinking.
- If possible, find a real-world example of a product or service that was designed using Design Thinking and analyze the process.
Review Design Thinking concepts
Show steps
Prepare for this online course by reviewing the concepts and principles of Design Thinking.
Browse courses on
Design Thinking
Show steps
- Research Design Thinking principles
- Identify examples of Design Thinking in practice
- Practice applying Design Thinking tools and techniques
Complete online tutorials on Design Thinking
Show steps
Expand your understanding of Design Thinking by following online tutorials.
Browse courses on
Design Thinking
Show steps
- Find reputable online tutorials on Design Thinking
- Follow the tutorials and complete the exercises
- Apply the techniques learned to real-world scenarios
Participate in online Design Thinking discussions
Show steps
Engage with other students and discuss Design Thinking concepts and practices.
Browse courses on
Design Thinking
Show steps
- Join online forums or discussion groups
- Participate in discussions and ask questions
- Share your insights and experiences
- Learn from the perspectives of others
Apply Design Thinking to real-world projects
Show steps
Put your Design Thinking knowledge into practice by volunteering on projects that make a difference.
Browse courses on
Design Thinking
Show steps
- Identify volunteer opportunities that involve Design Thinking
- Contact the organization and express your interest
- Apply the Design Thinking process to address real-world challenges
- Gain valuable experience and make a positive impact
Develop a Design Thinking process document
Show steps
Solidify your understanding of Design Thinking by creating a comprehensive process document.
Browse courses on
Design Thinking
Show steps
- Outline the steps of the Design Thinking process
- Provide examples and case studies for each step
- Include tools and techniques for implementing Design Thinking
- Review and refine the document for clarity and accuracy
Contribute to open-source Design Thinking projects
Show steps
Gain practical experience and contribute to the Design Thinking community by participating in open-source projects.
Browse courses on
Design Thinking
Show steps
- Find open-source Design Thinking projects on platforms
- Review the project documentation
- Identify areas where you can contribute
- Submit your contributions and engage with the project community
Create a Design Thinking case study
Show steps
Apply your Design Thinking skills by creating a case study that demonstrates the process.
Browse courses on
Design Thinking
Show steps
- Identify a problem or challenge
- Apply the Design Thinking process to solve the problem
- Document the process and results in a case study
- Share the case study with others to showcase your skills
Participate in Design Thinking competitions
Show steps
Challenge yourself and demonstrate your Design Thinking abilities by participating in competitions.
Browse courses on
Design Thinking
Show steps
- Identify Design Thinking competitions that align with your interests
- Form a team or work individually
- Develop and submit innovative solutions
- Receive feedback and learn from the experience
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