Opinto-opas

Objective

By the end of this course of study, student will be able to:
• Analyse the problem from a customer's perspective (human-centred problem solving) and understand that innovation does not always involves a product;
• Brainstorm effectively innovative ideas;
• Create and evaluate prototype designs;
• Develop skills to work with diverse inclusive/exclusive teams;
• Apply design thinking to real-life problems.

Content

This course aims to equip students with Design Thinking concepts and tools synthesising human-centred techniques to solve problems in a more creative and innovative approach. The course concentrates on evaluating alternative methods to solve problems that might not be instantly evident. Students will be able to integrate the iterative design thinking process of empathising with users of the product or service, defining ideas, producing a prototype and testing.

Location and time

Prescribed Reading:

Vianna, M., Vianna, Y., Adler, I., Lucena, B., & Russo, B. (2012). Design thinking: Business innovation. MJV Tecnologia ltda, Rio de Janeiro.

Brown, T. & Katz, B. (2019). Change by design: how design think-ing transforms organizations and inspires innovation. New York: HarperBusiness, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers.


Recommended Reading:
Eppinger, Steven D., & Karl T. Ulrich. (1995). "Product design and development."
Liedtka, J., Ogilvie, T., & Brozenske, R. (2014). The designing for growth field book: A step-by-step project guide. Columbia Uni-versity Press.
Liedtka, J., & Ogilvie, T. (2011). Designing for growth: A design thinking tool kit for managers. Columbia University Press.
Liedtka, J., Salzman, R., & Azer, D. (2017). Design thinking for the greater good: Innovation in the social sector. Columbia University Press.
Rowe, P. G. (1991). Design thinking. MIT press.
Nieman, G. & Pretorius, M. (2004). Managing Growth. A guide for entrepreneurs. Juta Academic: Cape Town.

Teaching methods

The course will be facilitated through lectures, classroom presentations, theory and practical demonstrations, case studies, discussions, assignments and exercises.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Quiz 1 10%
Quiz 2 20%
Project Document deliverable 30%
Project Video Presentation Submission 20%
Project Poster Deliverable 20%

Qualifications

None