Get hands-on experience of a DESIGN THINKING APPROACH FROM START TO
FINISH IN THIS INTENSIVE TWO DAY WORKSHOP. Build on a foundation of
human-centred DESIGN, following a real-world DESIGN CHALLENGE.
OVERVIEW You’ll work intensively through the phases of a design
thinking approach, understanding the theory then applying the
practice. You'll leave with a toolkit of methods and techniques which
you can apply in your workplace and a fresh, creative approach for
defining and tackling challenges.
VALUE OF DESIGN THINKING
Definition: Design thinking is a human-centered approach to innovation
that draws from the designer's toolkit to integrate the needs of
people, the possibilities of technology, and the requirements for
business success.” — Tim Brown, CEO of IDEThis course can help
you:
* Establish a common language and fresh approach for creative
problem solving.
* Increase your confidence in your creative abilities.
* Apply the methods and mindsets of design thinking to your work.
* Tools and methods to encourage collaboration.
Some of the tools and techniques covered;
* Understanding customer needs
* Problem Definition / Design challenge
* Ideation
* Prototypes Experiences
* Concept Testing / Validation
WORKSHOP PRINCIPLES
These are fundamental workshop characteristics and values which drive
our structure, activities and delivery: Learner-centered Our workshops
are underpinned by a learner-centered approach. Participants learning
intentions are defined, captured and reflected upon through the two
days. Learn by Making Build, create, experiment! People learn best
through active doing and making. Collaboration Collaboration is the
modern core competence in a world of complexity & constant change.
Real-world relevance We build learning experiences around real-world
exemplars & activities so what is learnt is immediately relevant &
actionable.
WHO IS IT FOR?
No prior knowledge is required to do this course. This program is
ideal for professionals from any industry who are tasked with problem
solving and are looking for new approaches to finding solutions.
FACILITATOR
This course is facilitated by Richard Shed. Richard is a DESIGN LEAD
WITH OVER 18 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELDS OF PRODUCT, service and
interaction DESIGN ACROSS BOTH EUROPE AND NEW ZEALAND. Richard
currently works with Thoughtfull DESIGN AUCKLAND WHERE HE HAS LED A
NUMBER OF STRATEGIC DESIGN AND INNOVATION PROJECTS FOR XERO, Fonterra,
Air NEW ZEALAND and Ngai Tahu Tourism. Richard has previously taught
DESIGN AT ST MARTINS AND KINGSTON UNIVERSITIES IN LONDON, at CCID in
Copenhagen and the Interaction DESIGN INSTITUTE IN BEAUTIFUL IVREA,
Italy.www.richardshed.com
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