Introduction to Design and Innovation

Catalog description

In an increasingly complex world, creative problem solving has become a critical tool for business and community leaders to drive innovation and transformation across different industries. This hands-on, collaborative course serves as an initial introduction to a design toolkit, strategies and mindset. Topics covered include: opportunity finding and innovation; the design thinking cycle of inspiration-interpretation-ideation-implementation; and creative leadership. This course requires openness to new ways of thinking and the ability to embrace ambiguity.