Mastering Design Thinking: From Concept to Creation

Day 1: Introduction to Design Thinking and Empathetic Problem Framing

• Understanding design thinking principles and their value in various industries.
• Exploring the five stages of design thinking: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test.
• Developing empathy through user research and insights gathering.
• Framing problem statements from a user-centered perspective.

Day 2: Ideation and Creativity Techniques

• Cultivating a creative mindset for generating innovative ideas.
• Exploring brainstorming techniques and ideation sessions.
• Applying lateral thinking and analogical reasoning to idea generation.
• Selecting and refining promising ideas for further development.

Day 3: Rapid Prototyping and Iterative Design

• Introduction to prototyping as a means of visualizing and testing ideas.
• Learning rapid prototyping tools and techniques.
• Building low-fidelity prototypes for quick validation.
• Iterative design process: Gathering feedback and refining prototypes.

Day 4: User Testing and Refinement

• Importance of user testing in design thinking.
• Planning and conducting effective user tests.
• Analyzing user feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
• Iterating on prototypes based on user insights.

Day 5: Collaboration and Implementation

• Effective collaboration in cross-functional teams.
• Developing a collaborative mindset and effective communication skills.
• Translating refined prototypes into actionable solutions.
• Creating a plan for implementing design thinking within participants' respective roles or projects.