Design Thinking Course

Design Thinking Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction 

• What is Design Thinking? 

• How do Design Thinking, Lean, and Agile Work Together? 

• Benefits of Design Thinking at Work 

• What is the Relationship Between Design Thinking and UX Design? 
   

Module 2: Design Thinking Process 

• Design Process 

• Stages in Design Thinking 

• Example Project
   

Module 3: Research 

• Identifying Drivers 

• Information Gathering  

• Target Groups 

• Sampling and Feedback  
   

Module 4: Idea Generation 

• Basic Design Directions 

• Themes of Thinking 

• Inspiration and References 

• Brainstorming 

• Value 

• Inclusion 

• Sketching 

• Presenting Ideas 
   

Module 5: Refinement 

• Thinking in Signs 

• Appropriation 

• Humour 

• Personification 

• Visual Metaphors 

• Modification 

• Thinking in Words 

• Words and Language 

• Thinking in Shapes, Proportions, and Colour 
   

Module 6: Prototyping 

• Developing Designs  

• "Types" of Prototypes 

• Vocabulary 
   

Module 7: Implementation 

• Format 

• Materials 

• Finishing 

• Media and Scale 

What You’ll Learn in this Course

This course takes you from understanding the core principles of design thinking to applying practical techniques for innovative, user-centric solutions. Each stage builds capability to ideate, prototype, and implement impactful outcomes. 
 

• Learn design thinking principles and methodologies for structured problem-solving 

• Learn to facilitate collaborative ideation sessions and manage creative workshops  

• Learn how to prototype, test, and refine solutions to meet user needs efficiently 

• Learn to conduct user research and apply empathy to inform design decisions 

• Learn strategies for iterative improvement and embedding feedback into solution design 

• Learn to align design solutions with business objectives and user expectations