Practical mastery of design thinking tools and technologies including persona development, journey mapping, empathy mapping, prototyping tools, digital collaboration platforms, and systematic approaches to tool selection and implementation.
Students will master practical application of design thinking tools and technologies, develop proficiency in digital collaboration platforms, understand tool selection criteria for different contexts, and gain hands-on experience with contemporary design thinking technologies for enhanced innovation processes.
Systematic approach to persona development including user research methodologies, data collection techniques, persona creation frameworks, validation methods, and practical application strategies for user-centered design processes.
Comprehensive training in journey mapping methodology including touchpoint identification, experience visualization, emotion mapping, pain point analysis, and systematic approaches to mapping complex user experiences.
Comprehensive training in storyboarding methodology including narrative structure development, visual storytelling principles, sequential design techniques, and practical application of storyboards in design communication.
Hands-on training in low-fidelity prototyping including material selection, construction techniques, rapid iteration methods, and systematic approaches to early-stage concept development and validation.
Comprehensive training in digital prototyping software including tool comparison, advanced feature utilization, collaborative prototyping techniques, and systematic approaches to high-fidelity digital prototype creation.
Practical mastery of digital collaboration platforms including feature utilization, virtual facilitation techniques, remote team management, and systematic approaches to technology-enhanced collaborative design processes.
Comprehensive training in user testing tools and methodologies including testing protocol development, data collection systems, feedback analysis techniques, and systematic approaches to user validation processes.
Application of data visualization and analytics in design research including quantitative analysis techniques, statistical interpretation, data-driven insight generation, and systematic approaches to evidence-based design processes.
Practical application of strategic design tools including Business Model Canvas, Value Proposition Canvas, Lean Canvas, and systematic approaches to strategic innovation planning and business model development.
Comprehensive training in accessibility and inclusive design tools including universal design principles, accessibility assessment software, inclusive research methodologies, and systematic approaches to designing for diverse populations.
Advanced training in AI-enhanced design thinking tools including machine learning applications, AI-assisted research and ideation, automated insight generation, and systematic approaches to human-AI collaborative design processes.
Systematic development of empathy mapping skills including emotional intelligence assessment, user emotion capture techniques, empathy development exercises, and practical application of empathy insights in design processes.
Systematic training in service blueprinting methodology including stakeholder analysis, system mapping techniques, interaction design, and comprehensive approaches to service system design and optimization.