Design Thinking for Researchers (YES)

Content

Design Thinking Process I

• Teamwork: Design Thinking Challenge
• Understanding the problem: Empathy & user research

Design Thinking Process II

• Generating & choosing ideas
• Trying out brainstorming methods

Design Thinking Process III

• Teamwork: Building Prototypes
• Introduction to testing & iteration

Workshop goals

• Introduction to the Design Thinking approach
• Work in an interdiciplinary team
• Change perspectives and build empathy

How to apply

Admission is free and no previous knowledge is required. The workshop is open to all PhDs, Postdocs and advanced master’s students of all disciplines, as well as early-career researchers and academic staff.

No prior knowledge or experience in the areas of entrepreneurship, startups or other business ventures is necessary. A genuine interest in these topics is sufficient!