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Design Thinking Program

The 'Design Thinking Program' aims to develop key skills in innovation, problem-solving, empathy, and entrepreneurship in young people through user-centered pedagogy. Specially designed for African students, it relies on local contexts to create concrete and sustainable solutions.

Design Thinking Program

Overview

Program Objectives

  • •Understand fundamental principles of design thinking.
  • •Develop strong empathy and a user-centered approach.
  • •Master ideation, prototyping, and testing techniques.
  • •Design social impact solutions by integrating sustainability and technology.
  • •Strengthen communication, collaboration, and entrepreneurship skills.

Curriculum

Module 1

Introduction to Design Thinking

  • •Overview of Design Thinking
  • •The process: Empathy, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test
  • •African innovation cases
Module 2

Empathy and User Understanding

  • •User research techniques
  • •Field visits and interviews
  • •Creating personas
Module 3

Problem Definition

  • •Data synthesis
  • •Formulating clear statements
  • •'How Might We...?' questions
Module 4

Ideation Techniques

  • •Brainstorming, mind mapping
  • •Using local resources
  • •Sketches and creative ideas
Module 5

Prototyping

  • •Prototype types: low vs high fidelity
  • •Rapid prototyping exercises
  • •Peer feedback
Module 6

Testing and Iteration

  • •User testing methods
  • •Analyzing feedback
  • •Iteration cycles
Module 7

Storytelling and Communication

  • •The art of telling an idea
  • •Storyboard and pitch
  • •Presentation techniques
Module 8

Collaboration and Teamwork

  • •Conflict management
  • •Working in multicultural teams
  • •Strengthening individual roles
Module 9

Designing for Social Impact

  • •Social innovation
  • •Sustainable development goals
  • •Local impact projects
Module 10

Technology and Innovation

  • •Emerging technologies (AI, data, digital tools)
  • •Technology integration in design
  • •Sessions with tech experts
Module 11

Implementation and Scaling

  • •Implementation planning
  • •Risk assessment
  • •Impact indicators
Module 12

Final Presentation and Reflection

  • •Project presentations
  • •Feedback and discussions
  • •Future development paths
890 €
Duration
12 modules
Level
All levels
Format
In-person or Hybrid
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