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About the Course

The evolution of design has seen it become a discipline no longer limited to the concerns of a singular, specific domain and develop to become a pathway for solving complex, nonlinear problems. Design is becoming a capability-enhancing skill, equipping people with the ability to deal with uncertainty, complexity and failure. In this course, we demonstrate how you can use design as a way of thinking to provide strategic and innovative advantage within your profession. Suitable for anyone who is curious about design and translating the processes and tools of design thinking into innovative opportunities, over 5 weeks we explore, apply and practice the design process: think, make, break and repeat. Through introducing theoretical concepts and examining industry case studies with leading Australian design firms, we investigate design as learning about the context (the thinking part), building prototypes as tangible representations (the making part) and testing potential solutions (the breaking part). We build on this by showing the productive value of moving through the process quickly and often (the repeating part), to improve ideas and develop new insights. Throughout the course, you will follow us through three of Australia’s most exciting design offices and learn from practicing designers and leaders in design. This insight into industry will enable you to develop a comprehensive understanding of design and the role it can and does play within the innovation landscape. You will leave this course with a set of practical tools and techniques to apply to situations within your own professional context, to translate problems into opportunities and solutions, and ultimately to innovate through design....

Top reviews

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Feb 14, 2020

a light introduction to design thinking. not too taxing. easy to understand concepts with some practical applications tested. good stepping stone to more rigorous and testing design thinking courses

LL

Nov 7, 2020

Great overview of the design innovation process! The content is up-to-date and the professors really go above and beyond to make the course feel like a regular university course as much as possible.

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By Oluwatosin O

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May 28, 2022

This course covers the basis you need to know and understand in design. It will also expand your insight to understand that design is not just all about aestetic concern

By Kelly R

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Nov 29, 2020

Fantastic course - i found the content covered in this course to be so informative, and relatable in my current role in Learning and Development!! Thank you so much! :)

By Sophie B D

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May 1, 2020

Very well done! I greatly appreciated my experience. The content was easy to learn, the videos of high quality and the readings were very informative and interesting!

By Merve S

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Jun 27, 2022

The course gave me awareness in the design process. It made me realize the mistakes I've made so far. I think it will help me improve myself in my business life.

By Alexia U

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Jan 27, 2021

The format of the test is a little bit complicated, it has big spaces between questions and anwers. But in general the videos are so useful and very explained-

By Anjan A G

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Dec 21, 2020

I appreciate the realistic course structure, use cases, references and good opportunity to review project submissions by other learners. Thank you Instructors!

By Jimena R

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May 23, 2022

I found the course to be a great tool to begin the journey into design thinking. It gives great tools and readings to keep getting into it after finishing it.

By (FPOLY H N H T

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Nov 18, 2021

I have gained a more diverse perspective on many aspects of design, not simply creating visually beautiful products but also objectively connecting to life.

By C P S D o M

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Apr 2, 2021

i have learnt how to design the things in what manner each n everything we can break a design make a design thank you for the opportunity u made us to learn

By P O F F

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Oct 25, 2022

It was a wonderful and effective session.Got many ideas about design thinking,making,breaking etc.Also got cleared many of my doubts regarding the topic

By Renata S C

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May 31, 2020

I really liked this course, it provides you with easy digestible information and make the learning experience an enjoyable one and practical one as well.

By Gabriel E

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Dec 10, 2018

It's a good introduction to design thinking and methods. Thanks to Cara and Martin. I'd definitely revisit the course when I need a refresh or reference.

By Mokhamad R

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Aug 28, 2021

I learned a lot in this modul, i gain new insights and experiences to expand my career to be a UX Designer, although i need to learn more for UX Design

By Lisa H

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Jan 16, 2019

The course was well-taught and I enjoyed the continuous quizzes, which helped with making sure that I had captured most important parts of each week.

By Mohammed K

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Feb 3, 2021

These course is full of knowledge about design and innovation. It consist of different design experience from top designer professors and engineers.

By Bernardus W R G

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Dec 29, 2020

Very dynamic, enjoyable and easy to follow. I gave me some great new design methods to add to my toolbox and lots of clues to follow in my research.

By Adejumoke L S

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Feb 14, 2023

I thoroughly enjoyed the learning process in this course, I hope to grow in the use of the tools learned in my practice of architecture. Thank you

By daanish a

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Nov 25, 2022

Just perfect is how I would describe this course, for anyone who likes looking at the world from a different or should I say creative perspective.

By PhÆ°Æ¡ng T

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Apr 8, 2022

It's really helpful to have a broad understanding of product design. I really enjoy every videos, examples, readings and also the week 4 exercise.

By Thananat J

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Jun 3, 2021

The course is good, not only for designers but also for everyone. I am sure that you can apply the knowledge from this course to your daily work.

By Vishal V

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Dec 24, 2023

The concepts are interesting, very well explained and thought provoking as well. It will be fun to try and implement the same in the daily work.

By Jesus M G G

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Jul 28, 2022

This course is most if you're right now in the innovation/design area or you're looking to polish/develope you innovation skills.

Great course!!

By Megha

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Feb 12, 2021

A short course packed with loads of information ! Great thoughts and practical insights that support using these concepts in your area of work

By Naveen A

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Apr 19, 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed the course and learned a few things that we know however had never been able to implement them in real life scenarios.

By Nour C

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Aug 16, 2023

It's a very well structured, informative and easy to understand. I also loved the variation of tasks to test students knowledge/learnings.