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.
Availability
Class details
Online
Class number 2072
Section 01OL
Size 500
Available 498
Notes:
Class details
Online
Class number 4067
Section 01OL
Size 500
Available 500
Notes:
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