This interactive workshop introduces participants to innovation through Design Thinking, emphasising empathy, ideation, prototyping, and the creation of user-centric solutions for real-world challenges.

The session presents Design Thinking as a structured approach for fostering innovation and solving problems. Attendees learn to identify and understand user needs, define clear problem statements, brainstorm creative solutions, rapidly prototype concepts, and systematically validate ideas. The workshop incorporates activities, practical scenarios, and collaborative exercises, making it suitable for product teams, innovators, startup leaders, designers, and students.

Agenda

Foundations & Empathy

Introduction to Design Thinking principles

Empathy mapping and exploration of user journeys

Identification of genuine user problems

Ideation & Concept Development

Application of brainstorming frameworks

Transforming ideas into viable solution concepts

Techniques for prioritisation and feasibility assessment

Prototyping & Validation

Creating low-fidelity prototypes

Implementing feedback loops for continuous improvement

Engaging in case activities and group reflection