Innovation Through Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat
Master design thinking for innovation: Learn to solve complex problems through human-centered design.
Master design thinking for innovation: Learn to solve complex problems through human-centered design.
This course introduces design thinking as a powerful approach to innovation and problem-solving across various disciplines. Students learn to apply the iterative design process of thinking, making, breaking, and repeating to address complex, nonlinear challenges. The curriculum covers human-centered design principles, prototyping techniques, evaluation methods, and the importance of iteration in design innovation. Through case studies and insights from leading Australian design firms, participants gain practical experience in translating problems into opportunities and solutions. The course emphasizes the strategic value of design in business and innovation, equipping learners with tools to deal with uncertainty and complexity. It combines theoretical concepts with real-world applications, featuring interviews with industry experts and showcasing successful design projects.
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What you'll learn
Apply the design thinking process to solve complex, nonlinear problems
Conduct effective user research and translate insights into innovative opportunities
Develop and prototype concepts using various design making techniques
Evaluate design solutions using fundamental design principles and user feedback
Implement iterative design processes to refine and improve solutions
Understand the strategic role of design in business innovation
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
1.78 Hours PreRecorded video
8 quizzes,1 peer-reviewed assignment
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to design thinking and its application in innovation across various fields. Structured into five modules, the curriculum covers the entire design process: design thinking, design making, design breaking, and design repeating. Students learn to conduct user research, generate innovative concepts, create prototypes, evaluate designs using fundamental principles, and iterate on their solutions. The course emphasizes the practical application of design methods, featuring case studies and insights from industry experts in leading Australian design firms. Participants develop skills in translating complex problems into innovative opportunities, applying design thinking to their professional contexts, and understanding the strategic value of design in business innovation.
Introducing design
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Design thinking
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Design making
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Design breaking
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
Repeating design
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
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Pioneering Design Innovation in Business
Dr. Cara Wrigley is a Professor of Design Innovation at The University of Sydney, where she is part of the Design Lab, an interdisciplinary research group within the School of Architecture, Design, and Planning. As an Industrial Designer, her research focuses on the value of design in business, particularly through the development of strategies for creating business models that foster emotional customer engagement. Dr. Wrigley's primary research interest lies in the application and adoption of design innovation methods across various industry sectors to effectively address customers' latent needs. Her work transcends traditional research boundaries and has been published in a diverse array of disciplinary journals.
Pioneering Design Innovation and Future-Focused Solutions
Martin Tomitsch is a Professor at the University of Sydney's School of Architecture, Design, and Planning, where he also serves as the Director of Innovation in the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Office (Education). As a founding member of both the Media Architecture Institute and the Life-centred Design Collective, he is a passionate advocate for leveraging design to envision speculative futures and inspire positive change within organizations. His influential works include "Design Think Make Break Repeat – A Handbook of Methods" (BIS) and "Making Cities Smarter – Designing Interactive Urban Applications" (Jovis), showcasing his commitment to innovative design practices that enhance urban living and foster creativity. Through his research and teaching, Martin continues to shape the dialogue around design's transformative potential in today's world.
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