EMP 6301 - Design Thinking

Credits: 2

Design Thinking is a systematic approach to innovation and creative problem-solving that can be used in many disciplines. This course will introduce the tools and methods that underpin Design Thinking, providing students “… the ability to combine empathy for the context of a problem, creativity in the generation of insights and solutions and rationality to analyze and fit solutions to the context.” (David Kelley, founder IDEO). Included are techniques to understand users’ motivations and to gather deep insights, as well as ways to learn from failure; innovation entails taking risks and trying new things. Also included are introductions to communication methods central to innovation including visual storytelling and video prototyping.
Prerequisite(s): EMP 6001 and EMP 6002