Design Thinking is a novel approach to problem-solving that can be applied to any discipline. It is used to rapidly develop concepts, products, services, strategies, and systems that are both innovative and responsive to user needs and desires.
This course will examine the origins and spread of Design Thinking, analyze the strengths and weakness of the methodology, and show how it is used to solve problems and create solutions that improve quality of life. This course is in two parts.
The first part of this course is Design Kit: The Course for Human-Centered Design. This will equip you with the mindsets and methods of human-centered design so that you can be more intentional about facing and solving your current challenges; let you experiment with the power of human-centered design a.k.a “design thinking”; teach you to identify patterns and opportunities for concept development; inspire you to approach challenges differently and experience how human-centered design can add new perspectives to your own work tackling poverty-related challenges; give you hands-on experience speaking to, prototyping for, and testing solutions with the people you’re designing for.
The second part of this course is Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All. Too often, companies and individuals assume that creativity and innovation are the domain of the “creative types.” This part shows you that each and everyone of us is creative. We will identify the principles and strategies that will allow us to tap into our creative potential in our work lives, and in our personal lives, and allow us to innovate in terms of how we approach and solve problems. The ultimate goal is to help you be more productive and successful in your lives and in your careers.
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