Design Thinking For Researchers

How much of an innovator is in you? Explore the step-by-step Design Thinking process in small teams. Based on practical examples and challenges, you learn how to empathise with users, as well as brainstorm and assess ideas to prepare for the rapid prototyping and testing finale.

CONTENT
Design Thinking Process I:
Teamwork: Design Thinking Challenge
Understanding the problem: Empathy & user research

Design Thinking Process II
Generating & choosing ideas
Trying out brainstorming methods

Design Thinking Process III
Teamwork: Building Prototypes
Introduction to testing & iteration

This workshop for PhD students/PostDocs is part of the Doctorate/Careers plus program and units can be acquired. It is held in cooperation with Young Entrepreneurs in Science (YES). YES is an interactive workshop programme for researchers to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit! Together with your peers, you will learn methods and skills to realise your innovative potential.