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Design Thinking for Human-Centered Problem Solving
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About the course
This course introduces design thinking as a human-centered approach to problem solving, especially useful when problems are unclear or shaped by people’s experiences. You will learn how to start with empathy, define problems more effectively, and generate, test, and refine ideas over time. By comparing design thinking to more structured approaches, you will expand your ability to choose the right method for different situations and develop a more flexible, people‑focused way of thinking about complex challenges.
Syllabus
- M1Not completed
Welcome
Introduce design thinking as a human‑centered approach for solving complex, unclear problems. - M2Not completed
Access to Campus Resources
Explore a scenario where resources exist but are not being used, highlighting the need to better understand user experiences. - M3Not completed
What is Design Thinking?
Learn the core idea of design thinking as a flexible process focused on understanding people and improving systems over time. - M4Not completed
Step 1: Empathize - Understanding Experiences
Focus on understanding how people experience a problem by listening, observing, and asking thoughtful questions. - M5Not completed
Step 2: Define - Reframing the Problem
Learn how to use insights to clearly reframe a problem in a way that reflects real needs. - M6Not completed
Step 3: Ideate - Expanding Possibilities
Practice generating a wide range of ideas without judging them too early. - M7Not completed
Step 4: Prototype - Trying Small Versions
Explore how to test ideas quickly by creating simple, low‑risk versions of potential solutions. - M8Not completed
Step 5: Test - Learning From Feedback
Review how to gather feedback and use it to refine and improve solutions over time. - M9Not completed
Applying Design Thinking
Practice identifying the right starting point in a human‑centered problem using the design thinking approach. - M10Not completed
Comparing Approaches
Compare design thinking with structured problem‑solving to understand when each method is most useful. - M11Not completed
Bringing It Together: Choosing the Right Approach
Learn how to select the problem‑solving approach that best fits the situation. - M12Not completed
Wrap‑Up & What’s Next
Reinforce key concepts and reflect on how design thinking expands your problem‑solving toolkit. - M13Not completed
Knowledge Check
Assess your understanding of design thinking and its application to real‑world problems.