Design Days
An Introduction to Design Thinking: Design Days Intensives (Fall 2016)
In this series of workshops, participants will discover the methods and mindsets of Design Thinking—an innovative, human-centered approach to problem solving—which can be applied throughout academic, professional, entrepreneurial, or personal pursuits. Design Thinking has been used to solve complex problems across a broad array of industries including engineering, business, healthcare, technology, government, the arts, and more.
Participants will learn the Design Thinking process through multiple design cycles: gaining inspiration through empathy, taking part in creative ideation, and iteratively prototyping to test user feedback. Participants will learn by doing, and leave with a more confident and inspired problem solving ability.
As Design Thinking thrives with a diverse array of skill sets and perspectives, students, faculty, and staff from all CU schools and programs are highly encouraged to apply. No previous experience necessary. Design Days Intensives 2016 will be taught by Morley McBride, former IDEO strategist and founder of More Creative By Design (MCBD).
WHAT: An Introduction to Design Thinking: Design Days Intensives 2016 (FREE)
WHERE: Idea Forge, Fleming Building, Rm 33
WHEN: 10/8, 10/17, 11/14
10/8, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Full-day INTRO: A full-day, hands-on interactive workshop.
10/17, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Evening session INTRO: An abbreviated version of our full-day workshop.
11/14, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. *Evening session DEEPER DIVE: A deeper dive into specific design thinking methods and mindsets.
* NOTE: The 11/14 (DEEPER DIVE session) is only open to those who have attended either the 10/8 (full day INTRO), the 10/17 (evening session INTRO), or the equivalent.
WHO: Students (and faculty/staff) of all schools, all majors, and all departments welcome. Registration is required and space is limited.
For more information, please contact Angela.Thieman@colorado.edu
This workshop is a collaboration between the Idea Forge + the Engineering Leadership Program, and is made possible by generous support from the Campus Entrepreneurship Initiative Seed Award.