Day 1: Introduction to Design Thinking

• Explore the fundamental principles of design thinking
• Understand the stages of the design thinking process
• Learn the importance of empathy in understanding user needs
• Conduct user research to gather insights and define user problems
• Develop user personas to guide solution development

Day 2: Ideation and Prototyping

• Apply brainstorming techniques to generate a wide range of ideas
• Use creative thinking tools to develop innovative solutions
• Prioritize ideas based on feasibility and user needs
• Learn how to create low-fidelity prototypes for early testing
• Test prototypes with users to gather initial feedback

Day 3: Iteration and Refinement

• Collect and analyse user feedback on initial prototypes
• Refine and improve prototypes based on insights and testing results
• Learn techniques for rapid iteration to enhance solution effectiveness
• Focus on improving user experience through iterative design
• Ensure solutions remain aligned with user needs and project objectives

Day 4: Designing for Impact

• Understand the broader social, economic, and environmental impact of solutions
• Explore strategies for making solutions sustainable and scalable
• Identify key stakeholders and consider their needs in the design process
• Integrate ethical and responsible design practices
• Develop a plan for long-term implementation and evaluation of the solution

Day 5: Putting Design Thinking into Practice

• Apply the complete design thinking process to a real-world challenge
• Work through each stage: empathy, ideation, prototyping, and iteration
• Collaborate in teams to develop a final solution
• Present solutions with a focus on impact, sustainability, and scalability
• Reflect on lessons learned and plan for applying design thinking in the workplace