Design Thinking

Issued by Griffith University

This micro-credential will help students develop a common language and understanding of design thinking which can be used across multiple scenarios and sectors. As a human-centred approach to problem solving, design thinking introduces non-designers to the concepts of the design thinking process and also offers designers an advancement on their tried-and-tested approaches to creative problem solving. The micro-credential will use a range qualitative human-centred research methods and processes

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Skills

Earning Criteria

Demonstrate an advanced level of methods and processes used in design thinking for developing solutions to problems.
Critically evaluate and discuss the purpose and establishment of design thinking mindsets in business and society.
Critically evaluate and apply decision making strategies in the iterative processes involved in the multiple stages of the design thinking.
Communicate and present design proposals and critical analysis to a professional level.
Understand and apply ethical research principles and processes in the design of systems for human subjects.
Demonstrate effective strategies for working successfully in a group on a joint project.
Practice-based Assignment Project 1: Report OR Poster.
Presentation Project 2: Group Project.