363-1065-00L Design Thinking: Human-Centred Solutions to Real World Challenges
| Semester | Spring Semester 2022 |
| Lecturers | A. Cabello Llamas, S. Brusoni, L. Cabello |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | Information and application: http://sparklabs.ch/ |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |
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| 363-1065-00 G | Design Thinking: Human-Centred Solutions to Real World Challenges The course takes place on Tuesday from 09.15 - 12.00 h and on Thursday from 10.15 -12.00 h. First Tuesday is 22 February 2022. First Thursday is 24 February 2022. The lecture takes place at Student Project House (Center). | 5 hrs | A. Cabello Llamas, S. Brusoni, L. Cabello |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | The goal is to engage in multidisciplinary collaboration to tackle real world problems. Following a design thinking approach, students work in teams to solve a two design challenges. The 1st is virtual and builds upon digital content into customer discovery, problem definition, ideation and prototyping. The 2nd is in collaboration with an external project partner and goes deeper into application. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | During the course, students will learn about different design thinking methods and tools. This will enable them to: - Generate deep insights through the systematic observation and interaction of key stakeholders (empathy). - Engage in collaborative ideation with a multidisciplinary team. - Rapidly prototype and iteratively test ideas and concepts by using various materials and techniques. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Content | The purpose of this course is to equip the students with methods and tools to tackle a broad range of problems. Following a Design Thinking approach, the students will learn how to observe and interact with key stakeholders in order to develop an in-depth understanding of what is truly important and emotionally meaningful to the people at the center of a problem. Based on these insights, the students ideate on possible solutions and immediately validated them through quick iterations of prototyping and testing using different tools and materials. Design Thinking is a deeply human process that taps into the creative abilities we all have, but that get often overlooked by more conventional problem solving practices. It relies on our ability to be intuitive, to recognize patterns, to construct ideas that are emotionally meaningful as well as functional, and to express ourselves through means beyond words or symbols. Design Thinking provides an integrated way by incorporating tools, processes and techniques from design, engineering, the humanities and social sciences to identify, define and address diverse challenges. This integration leads to a highly productive collaboration between different disciplines. For more information visit: http://sparklabs.ch/ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Open mind, ability to manage uncertainty and to work with students from various background. Class attendance and active participation is crucial as much of the learning occurs through the work in teams during class hours. Therefore, attendance is obligatory for every session. Please also note that the group work outside class is an essential element of this course, so that students must expect an above-average workload. Please note that the class is designed for full-time MSc students. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 5 credits |
| Examiners | A. Cabello Llamas, S. Brusoni, L. Cabello |
| Type | graded semester performance |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| Places | Limited number of places. Special selection procedure. |
| Waiting list | until 14.03.2022 |
| End of registration period | Registration only possible until 08.03.2022 |