“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 IDEO
This programme is suitable for students in or going into Secondary School Levels 1-5.
NOTE: Unlike our regular tuition classes, this programme can cater to more than 6 participants as it involves team work and group learning.
Design Thinking? What’s it?
Thinking like a designer can transform the way teams and individuals perform innovative problem solving. This approach brings together what is desirable from a human point of view with what is technologically feasible and economically viable. It also allows people who aren’t trained as designers to use creative tools to address a vast range of challenges.
The design thinking process loosely consists of 4 phases – Sense & Sensibility, Empathy, Ideation, and Prototype. These 4 phases provide a framework for a human-centric approach to any project. The process can be applied as a whole or used in a complementary capacity.
Design thinking tools can be applied at any stage of a project. The process of design thinking is an iterative cycle where a stronger understanding of the user is created when prototypes are being tested. This ultimately leads to a refinement of the project brief or the improvement of an existing solution.
At the end of this programme, each student is able to:
- Understand the process of Design Thinking
- Use selected tools for the 4 phases of Design Thinking
- Appreciate the strengths and limitations of Design Thinking
Schedule
- Date: 1 day
- Time: 10a.m. – 5p.m. (includes 1 hour of lunch break)
- Venue: iMatter Learning Centre
Fees
- $xxx/student
- No registration fee, material fee or GST.
- Your registration is confirmed only upon payment.
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