Problem Solving using Design Thinking methods

PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is for RMIT staff, students and alumni only. If you are not from RMIT but are interested in what we do here at Activator, drop us a line at hello.activator@rmit.edu.au. ---------------- WHAT IS DESIGN THINKING?    It's a problem-solving protocol that is proven to help any business or profession to achieve BIG results. A combination of creative and critical thinking, it allows information and ideas to be organised, informs decision making, improves situations and enable you to gain more knowledge. In this learn-by-doing session, you'll get to: • UNDERSTAND THE DESIGN THINKING PROCESS • TRY AND EXPERIMENT WITH VARIOUS DIVERGENT AND CONVERGENT THINKING TOOLS AND APPROACHES • DEVELOP PROTOTYPES AND TESTS ---------------- This RMIT Activator learning experiences are delivered using team-based, challenge-based and experiential pedagogies. Facilitators will lead group activities, reflections and practical application of skills and knowledge. Slide decks, posters and reference materials will be used when necessary. Not many things of quality are free in life. Signing up is a commitment to attending on the day, and a commitment to learning. We expect you to arrive on time and stay the duration. _Sustainability note: BYO drink bottle_