Design thinking
- Class 30
- Practice 30
- Independent work 60
Course title
Design thinking
Lecture type
Elective
Course code
22-04-520
Semester
4
ECTS
4
Lecturers and associates
Course overview
This module introduces students to fundamental design thinking philosophy.
The objectives of this module are to enable students to:
• critically assess the design thinking methodology,
• research and understand the unique needs of a company around specific challenges,
• build empathy for target audiences,
• apply design thinking as a problem solving technique,
• create physical prototypes / a visual representation of an idea.
The module teaches how to develop design thinking mind-set and develop the willingness to take a risk and the ability to deal with failure. Students develop a strong understanding of the Design Process and how it can be applied in a variety of business settings
This module prepares students to be problem solvers and it will contribute to students’ development as practitioners and professionals.
Literature
Essential reading:
1. Ideo.org (2015) The Field Guide to Human-Centered Design, 1st edn, [s.l.]: Ideo.org
2. IDEO (2021) Design Kit [Online]. Available at: https://www.designkit.org/ (Accessed: 13 May 2021)
3. Ideo.org (2021) Ideo.org [Online]. Available at: https://www.ideo.org/ (Accessed: 13 May 2021)
Recommended reading:
1. Brown, T. (2009) Change by Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation, New York, NY: HarperBusiness
2. Kelley, T. and Kelley, D. (2013) Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential WIhtin Us All, Redfern, NSW: Currency
3. Kelley, T. and Littman, J. (2001) The Art of Innovation: Lessons in Creativity from IDEO, America's Leading Design Firm, 1st edn, Redfern, NSW: Currency
Further reading:
1. IDEO (2021) Design Thinking Resources [Online]. Available at: https://designthinking.ideo.com/resources (Accessed: 13 May 2021)
2. Frog (2021) Design Thinking Collective Action Toolkit [Online]. Available at: https://www.frogdesign.com/designmind/collective-action-toolkit-empowering-communities (Accessed: 13 May 2021)
Minimal learning outcomes
- Critically assess the problem form design thinking perspective.
- Create design thinking framework and concept for solving specific business problem.
- Recommend appropriate design thinking approach for solving business problem.
- Evaluate solutions applying various design thinking implementation methodologies.
Preferred learning outcomes
- Evaluate the requirements and impact of design thinking in specific business case.
- Critically assess team roles and mind set and propose appropriate course of action for applying the design thinking framework.
- Plan, manage and conduct the design thinking methodology for solving business problem.
- Devise an innovative solution and apply it in practice.