Course overview
The aim of this course is to apply design thinking principles to develop innovative digital solutions that benefit organisations and society. The course includes : Digital innovation; Society, organisational and cultural context, and; Design thinking principles and techniques, including empathising, problem definition, ideation, prototyping, testing, pitching a proposal.
Course learning outcomes
- Understand business and social environments and how digital innovation contributes strategic value within an organisational context and beyond.
- Define a problem demonstrating a clear understanding of its context, including cultural and ethical considerations.
- Ideate and investigate a range of alternative solutions to a defined problem.
- Iteratively evolve a solution using prototyping techniques.
- Explore and evaluate the implications of a range of possible solutions.
- Propose and justify a preferred solution by developing a solid argument and conveying it to a range of stakeholders.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders from the initial definition of the problem through to eliciting feedback on the proposed solution.
Degree list
The following degrees include this course