Introduction to Design Thinking
About this course
Course objectives
The course will greatly support the CCS objective of enabling learners to convey and exchange thoughts, ideas and information effectively through the creation of a prototype. This course is designed in a way that incorporates direct instruction and experiential learning, so that learners can enhance their creative thinking skills through immersing themselves in the process of applying the knowledge that they have picked up. Learning activities are inserted after key topics are taught, so that learners can immediately put into practice what they have learnt in a hands-on manner.
Course description
This course allows learners to gain an in-depth appreciation and understanding of the various Design Thinking tools and how they are used in the various phases of product and process innovation. Learners will be taught the reasons behind the existence of these tools and how they form a series of iterative and collaborative user-centric approach in providing a solution that meets users’ needs, wants, and desires. The workshop will require the participants to engage in group discussions and hands-on activities that encourage group learning.