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CPD Design Thinking & Innovation in Practice

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 11 & 12 May

Masters Degree Description

This transformative course offers a unique blend of cutting-edge ideas and practical tools, guiding participants through the discovery of innovation methodologies and design thinking principles.

Designed for individuals and organisations eager to uncover new strategic approaches and create meaningful user experiences, the masterclass provides an immersive journey into the heart of innovation.

Participants will explore the art of combining rigorous research with creative design, learning how to unearth hidden opportunities and transform them into revolutionary products and services.

The course delves deep into each critical stage of the innovation process: from uncovering user needs and framing challenges in new ways, to generating and developing novel solutions, and finally bringing ideas to life. Throughout this journey, you'll discover how to strike the delicate balance between creative inspiration and strategic thinking, infusing complex challenges with a profoundly human touch while skilfully navigating real-world constraints.

At the core of this two-day intensive course is the opportunity to apply design thinking principles to a real-world project brief for a charitable organisation, working collaboratively in creative teams. This hands-on approach ensures participants gain practical experience in using design thinking to drive innovation, regardless of their business sector or level of design expertise, while at the same time contributing to a great cause.

Entry Requirements

Anyone interested in transforming their organisation and professional development through the application of design thinking for innovation, including:

Innovation and development leads, in-house R&D, public sector and third-sector business innovation teams
Ιnnovation directors and managers, senior business managers, strategic planners and consultants
Design, marketing and sales professionals, customer experience and user experience experts
Policymakers
Entrepreneurs

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Module Details

You will learn:

Fundamental principles and practical applications of design thinking
Real-world case studies demonstrating successful design thinking outcomes
Strategies for improving decision-making by reframing challenges from a user-centred perspective
Effective techniques for co-creation and driving innovation within teams
Global best practices in design thinking across various industries and sectors
Methods to balance creativity with strategic thinking in the innovation process

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