95% of employers say they give hiring preference to college graduates with skills
that will enable them to contribute to innovation at work.
— Hart Research Associates
From Fortune 100 to entrepreneurial start-ups, Design Thinking methods and Design
Sprints are used by companies competing in fast-moving environments who are facing transformation in their industry, looking to build a culture of innovation,
manage change, align teams, and differentiate their brand. Design Thinking processes
are adaptable to any business environment and are highly effective for companies seeking a consistent approach
to problem-solving, service and product development that is efficient, innovative,
and reduces risks through rapid prototyping and testing.
Design Thinking is a human-centric method for problem solving that aligns teams and
solutions around the user’s needs.
Design thinking is a framework that allows organizations to manage change while balancing
the needs of the user, objectives of the business and integration of technology.
Design Thinking is an effective process for tackling “Wicked Problems” that are complex,
ambiguous, and ever- changing.
College of Innovation & Design Courses on Design Thinking
The College of Innovation and Design offers a wide range of Design Thinking methodology
courses that develop skills in communication, process development, change and transformation
management, and product ideation and development.
Join other business and industry leaders seeking to increase their innovation capabilities
in an interactive professional development training on Design Thinking and Design
Sprints. The workshops are collaborative, hands-on, activity based sessions that guide
you through the processes and demonstrate how you can apply the process within your
team or organization.
Applied Custom Workshops
Have a user problem you need to solve? We can customize a Design Thinking workshop
to fit your organizations’ specific need. Workshops are tailored to align teams around
a problem, generate ideas, and outline next steps. The Design Thinking process is
explained along the way, but the primary take away is a path forward that addresses
a specific user need.
Design Thinking Experiences
Students have the opportunity to put their Design Thinking knowledge into practice
by co-facilitating campus and community innovation workshops, hack-a-thons and challenges.
This improves skills with real world experience and builds confidence to apply the
processes on their own.
