Designer's Mindset
Think like a designer, no matter your background.
Class Description
Learning Outcomes
Approaching problem-solving from a fresh perspective is more critical than ever. Terms like “Design Thinking” and “Human-Centered Design” have been floating around the business world with little to no grounding. Take the “buzz” out of the buzzwords to understand how these principles can apply to non-designer work environments.
In this course, we will differentiate between a designer’s process and mindset to help participants shift from knowledge to action. By learning about empathy, Design Thinking, and Human-Centered Design, participants will better understand how to create products, services, and experiences that truly satisfy people’s needs.
The Impact of Design
Understand what a Designer’s Mindset is and why it matters
Intro to Design Thinking +
Human-Centered Desiign
Break down Design Thinking and Human-Centered Design; Where they overlap and how they are different
Activiating Ideation
Cultivate ideas into concepts that you can test and learn from
Connect the Dots
Practice staying “people first” throughout the whole process
Online Class
Duration:
5 weeks
Effort:
3 hours per week
including one 2-hour class per week
Format:
5 online instructor-led cohort teaching/coaching sessions, and weekly self-paced online content and practice assignments
In-Person Workshop
Duration:
Scalable, .5 to 1.5 days
Effort:
Up to 12 hours
Format:
1 in-person, instructor-led course
