DGN4500 Design thinking approaches

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Describe the core principles, methods, and mindsets of Design Thinking, and explain their relevance across disciplines and contexts;

2. 2

   Apply Design Thinking strategies such as problem framing, ideation, prototyping and iteration to explore creative responses to complex, ill-defined problems;

3. 3

   Analyse real-world project challenges using appropriate investigative approaches, including the integration of conceptual, social and technological considerations;

4. 4

   Collaborate with peers to generate, test and refine design proposals that are responsive to cultural, social and ethical needs of diverse users and stakeholders.;

5. 5

   Reflect on the role of Design Thinking in promoting sustainable, ethical and socially responsible innovation in both personal and professional contexts;

6. 6

   Demonstrate strategies for independently evaluating and adapting Design Thinking practices for future professional learning and interdisciplinary application.