Knowledge

The student...

has advanced knowledge on innovation management and Design Thinking theory and practice
has in depth knowledge as to how organizations employ Design Thinking for Innovation and understands some of the pitfalls and opportunities in doing so
has specialist knowledge of the theories, methods and analytics employed to measure innovation by design
has developed critical thinking around innovation as a resilient asset in times of crises and understands the limitations of Design Thinking

Skills

The student...

can critically and systematically adopt human centered design methods that work within the framework of the innovation strategy of an organization
can use a Design Thinking process employing the core tools of the method to identify problems and to reliably develop solutions that are relevant to the organization
can use immersive research methods to build insights into the social, emotional, and physical needs of stakeholders and build a business case for change
can use specific Design Thinking techniques, such as rapid prototyping, to reduce risk and gain feedback
can create a structure and process that enables the Design Thinking outputs to be implemented effectively and to overcome barriers to change

General competence

The student...

has awareness of the positives and negatives of Design Thinking to assess when and how it can be used as an innovation method
has the ability to plan and execute an innovation project that aligns with the overall strategy, and overcomes organizational barriers using Design Thinking methods and tools
has the ability to adapt and transfer Design Thinking to different contexts (eg start-us, businesses, public sector) and thereby to improve its relevance and effectiveness
can work together effectively with a team in developing empathetic and innovative solutions that maximise the potential of Design Thinking

Subject description DTH5100

Design Thinking in Practice