CREATING BREAKTHROUGH INNOVATIONS

DS/GENBUS 240

Design thinking is an iterative problem-solving process geared toward producing innovative solutions for complex and persistent problems in various fields and organizations. Its process, culture, and value system from both design and business point of views will be covered: Empathetic understanding of the end users, problem definition rooted in systems thinking, ideation with a strong emphasis on creativity, visualization and prototyping, testing rooted in a set of research methods, and finally, the importance of iteration in bringing about innovative solutions. The path from project to market will also be explored, with an understanding of how one might balance desirability, feasibility and viability.

DS 341

Learn design thinking techniques to enhance creative analysis and problem solving. Directly apply those techniques to a variety of human centered design challenges. Innovate, prototype, and test designs that address real-word problems with real-world constraints and the limitations of technology. Projects range from ways to improve everyday situations to community issues.

MARKETNG 737

Explores strategies and processes by which organizations effectively discover, develop, and launch impactful new products. Includes design thinking methods and the stage-gate approach to generate and evaluate new product ideas.

EPD 619

Learn to develop vision, culture, and practices that value and drive innovation within engineering and technical organizations. Grow your ability to build an enterprise that values, pursues, and delivers innovative technical services and products.

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Explore strategies and processes by which organizations effectively discover, develop, and launch impactful new products. Includes design thinking methods and the stage-gate approach to generate and evaluate new product ideas.