Designing for Innovation

Issued by Penn State College of Engineering

Earners of this badge understand the fundamental implications of Human-Centered Design (HCD) and its role in supporting and advancing innovation. Earners recognize when and in what contexts to apply various HCD frameworks, including Design Thinking, tools, and methods. They can identify common biases that impact decision-makers and understand how these biases may limit the advancement of innovation.

Type Learning
Level Intermediate
Time Weeks
Cost Paid

Skills

Design Thinking
Human Centered Design
Innovation
Technical Leadership

Earning Criteria

Articles, videos, readings, knowledge check questions and reflection journals
Successfully design and implement a human-centered design activity, capturing outcomes in weekly assignments culminating in a final reflection