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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....

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AS

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 Michiel

Apr 7, 2023

Excellent course. Logically structured and well presented. I particularly liked the blend between academic lectures and comments from designers in the industry. I found the multiple-choice tests a little tricky, but the practical assignment was very insightful.

The only drawback was the lack of much meaningful interaction with other participants. In other courses that I've done on Coursera (e.g. Introduction to Philosophy, University of Edinburgh, and Introduction to Psychology, Yale) there was a lot more meaningful discussion at the end of each module between the participants (who seemed more serious about the subject).

Other than that, a really good course that gave me a lot of insights in a relatively short period (it took me five days to complete). Am looking forward to reading Dr. Tomisch's book. Thank you!

By Billy K P

Jun 1, 2023

Overall the video content and the case studies are interesting materials in the course, it provides you with many insights and case study based on what's really happening in the real world (and their tips to get the innovation to solve the problems). However, the clip for each speaker is separated throughout the video thus making me confused about what project they are currently handling.

Another disappointing factor in this course is the Peer-Review. One of my reviewers didn't give any insightful or constructive critics and assessed poorly my peer-graded submission. I assume that the peer is probably in this course just for the sake of the certificate, without understanding what the requirements and the aspect of the evaluation itself.

By STELLA F

Apr 25, 2021

Content and presentation by the facilitators was consistently high quality and engaging. Each module provided an excellent review of the challenges and opportunities inherent in each area – while challenging us to clarify and to find our own answers. Great programme in content. I feel that all the techniques used, the methods, the videos, the reading, the experts tips, were extremely good. At no point did I feel that the training was “long”. I learnt a lot. I feel inspired to re-think (re-design) the way I plan and present my work. Thanks a lot for the journey!

By Betsegaw G

Aug 3, 2022

This course reminded me that making products and services is not always about business and technology, which, as an engineering graduate, I usually tend to think. Now, I believe including users in the design process as suggested in a human-centered design concept is very crucial. The idea that I can apply the concept not only to designing products and services but also in other work environments feels so right. 

The course has a very good collection of learning resources available.

By Ejegi V

Oct 8, 2018

I am not a 'designer' in the sense of the word, but the design principles and techniques I have been exposed to in this course have altered the way I now interact with products, systems and processes. I am hopeful this new found knowledge will help me become a better contributor or developer of new initiatives/products at work and in my personal projects.

By Henry J

Dec 11, 2020

I think this course was amazing, I wanted to give 4.5 stars but i can't. the only reason it's not a 5 star for me is the lack of tangible exercise or working projects that the student can work on! the assignment are good but very basic I think .

Thank you again, and I really recommend this course for people who are starting in design thinking.