Design Thinking Bootcamp (Downtown LA) | Los Angeles
About this class
Curious about how to bring more innovation into your workflow? Want to make a difference in the world around you but don’t know where to start? Want to become a more effective problem-solver?
Join us for a Design Thinking bootcamp where you will learn the powerful tools and techniques that will turn you into a creative thinker and innovation powerhouse - in business and beyond. You don’t need to be a designer to benefit from thinking like one.
Design is no longer limited to interfaces and digital screens. Today, the real leading edge is gained through applying the dynamic problem-solving process known as Design Thinking. Through this powerful and accessible methodology, you will learn the elements of a user-centered approach that will help you understand problems more deeply, gain empathy for the people they impact, generate prototypes to test your ideas, and ideate inspiring and relevant solutions that tackle big issues in a manageable way.
Takeaways
- Learn how to leverage design thinking to tackle real world challenges and come up with powerful solutions.
- Improve your interview and observation techniques to extract insights that drive innovation.
- Re-frame “failure” and embrace mistakes as learning opportunities through iteration and rapid prototyping.
- Create an inclusive process that incorporates the ideas and opinions of others.
- Deepen your ability to empathize, collaborate, and communicate with others.
- Understand how your ideas and insights can affect real change in the community.
Prereqs & Preparation
No previous experience with design necessary! Come with an open mind and a desire to make a difference. Additionally, you will need: - Your laptop - A notebook - Pencils / Pens