The course guides learners through the design thinking process:

1. Empathize: User interviews, observation, and journey mapping.
2. Define: Problem framing and insight synthesis.
3. Ideate: Brainstorming, sketching, and concept development.
4. Prototype: Rapid prototyping and iteration.
5. Test: User feedback, refinement, and storytelling.

Modules are designed to foster creativity and collaboration:

• Team-based exercises and design sprints.
• Weekly challenges focused on real-world problems.
• Peer feedback and iteration cycles.
• Capstone project: Present a user-centered solution to a complex challenge.

Sessions are held once weekly in workshop format:

• Interactive group sessions with guided facilitation.
• Breakout activities and ideation labs.
• Optional coaching and feedback sessions.

This workshop-style course introduces the design thinking methodology for solving complex problems. It emphasizes empathy, creativity, and iteration.

By the end, students will be able to apply design thinking to product, service, or organizational challenges.

• Master the design thinking process.
• Collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Generate and test innovative ideas.
• Prepare for roles in innovation, strategy, and product development.