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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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I learned a lot about design thinking, two major skills I learned was to embrace failure but to quickly repeat to 'perfection' and to listen, do the research. Thank you :)

LL

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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 Jullian L

Jun 24, 2023

This course was very helpful and informative. As a designer it gives structured and organized map of the creative process. It clearly demonstrates the pragmatic stages of design processing. The reading materials are very educational and the instructors give clear and relevant examples to support the weekly lesson goals.

The only challenge was with some of the questions. Also, I was not able to open a link in the week 5 quiz

By Omar S

Jan 25, 2021

An amazing course detailing some key elements of design process. It was well worth the time and effort. I have a broader perspective in design, innovation and the general footsteps any good designer should take. Thank you Dr. Cara and Dr. Martin for presenting such an eye-opening idea in a simple, easy to understand way. Looking forward to more learning opportunities from you.

By Oluwafemi O

Jul 7, 2022

its a great course and a wonderful journey all through with great scheme of training with experience industrial partners impacting real world knowledge on design solutions and principles, its quite interesting i wish i can go on and on to learn more of it, thanks to everyone who have impacted knowledge in this course.

By Bala S

Jan 3, 2021

This is a difficult subject to master and requires quite a bit of focus and concentration to pass all five modules and complete a peer reviewed asssignment. However, it is worth completion putting in all the time necessary to earn thecertificate. It is a skill that might be of value for anyone to obtain and practice.

By Rimsha I

Jul 6, 2023

A very nice course that had multiple types of teaching techniques, It has multiple tests in the middle too, which allowed us to review our work before the actual tests. They used examples that were easy to relate to and understand. A very nice course to take to make sure how to achieve the ultimate design.

By Muhammad i z

Dec 2, 2022

Interesting course. Explaining why you should Think, Make, Break, and Repeat as fast as possible. Great course, not only for designers, but any creator in any field. This principle can also be applied in another field (ex: Tech) and they have a similar framework (SCRUM). Thanks, Uni of Sidney and Coursera!

By Hakim Z A

Nov 7, 2020

The course is not that heavy. It consider to be light. However the content, material and lectures really emphasize the Design model, Think, Make, Break and Repeat. It clearly explain the model, and make you understand the concept and its implementation. To me, the course meet it purpose. Thank you.

By Niña S

Sep 28, 2020

Explained simply that even a non-designer, such as myself, is able to grasp the concept easily. There are also great examples and testimonials from from people on the industry who actually applies the concept being discussed. This proves that it is not only a theory but is an actual application.

By Mahmoud R A

May 20, 2020

Thank you for teaching us how to study the smart way. your method works. my mind about design has improved, not only in my job also in any situation I was in! The time you have invested in us will change the course of our life. Thank you. I hope one day meet you in person to thank you.

By Terence T L

Jun 1, 2020

It is an interesting course that is applicable in your creative career regardless you are a designer or not. The course outlines are very interesting and shows a lot of industry experts experiences and sharing how correctly apply to your designs through think, make, break and repeat.

By Ibrahem . D

Jan 28, 2024

Thank you very much This course was a gateway to reading many books and studies, and I tried to choose the design thinking approach as an independent variable in my master’s research, but unfortunately I was not successful in doing so due to difficulties related to the case study.

By Omeir J

Dec 24, 2021

Very informative but more so extremely well structured course. It not only teaches about Innovation but basic principals of life as well i.e. accept failures, avoid emotional attachment to anything that may not be productive, have fun, keep an open mind to name a few. Thank you!

By Mehdi R

Sep 21, 2023

I found the course to be truly valuable. While you may already be familiar with some of the subjects covered due to your experience as a designer, the consolidation of this information into the main design principles was highly beneficial. Thank you for sharing this knowledge.

By Willis B D

Jun 15, 2022

Oh wow. It was so wonderful. It says there is another week, but it appears to be all over for me. Damn. This was so good for me. Well....I guess I will go about my every-day-old life again here in South Carolina. mmmmm. Thank y'all from the bottome of my heart. Life is good.

By Mark G

Feb 21, 2021

Great course. Knowledgeable and personable instructors in the videos presented. The concepts in Think, Make, Break, and Repeat are well illustrated for a layman. A nicely paced course, with great feedback along the way. Requires some effort but not a large time commitment.

By Julien V

Dec 2, 2021

The course was great for anyone wanting to get a theoretical and general approach to design theory. The course does not dive too deep into any one particular principle or part of design theory, but it provides a framework on how to generally approach design. Recommended.

By Abdur R

Apr 19, 2021

This course was full of information and making students to have every interactive approach towards any problem keeping Human Centric solution in mind. This allows the mind to think of a problem as design instead a foggy and marshy jungle you don't know where you end up.

By Ivan D

Dec 11, 2020

Firstly the course was extremely valuable and informative (to say the least). I am definitely going to take all that I have learned and practice the same in my life.

What I felt really important was that, it is completely okay to fail. To embrace failure is to succeed!

By Ms. A H A

Nov 12, 2021

It was lovely course interims of resources shared step wise, Instructors way of communication was very interesting to hear. Which not just helped to resolve quizzes but also took journey of successful online course. Congratulations to the team of Sidney University

By Xabiso N

Jan 31, 2021

Really enjoyed the course, a lot of practical examples which made it easier to grasp concepts, especially the extreme characters which was new to me. Also hearing insights from industry people to see how people apply design principles in the companies was great!

By Adrika M

Jul 29, 2022

The course has been very well made. The videos are quite informative and engaging, the links to additional readings are pretty useful and the quizzes put these insights gained, to use.

Overall, it was a fun and great learning experience. Thank you very much!!!

By Даша Б

Apr 10, 2022

great basics, I felt as if I visited the university of Sydney myself :) the tutors are very clear and professional and the steps Think - Make - Break - Repeat are easy to remember and follow on your way to creating new exciting things, products and services

By Анастасия Н

Mar 20, 2022

Thank you very much for the opportunity to learn and acquire new knowledge, new skills. I am grateful for your course and for the simplicity of your lectures. I'm from Ukraine, I don't know English 100%, but even I managed!!! Great people - thank you!

By Kore P

Aug 9, 2021

Very good course for beginners & layman to understand the principles of innovative design . Process of design through Think, Make , Break & Repeat is explained very nicely through videos & examples in very simple & Nice way. Excellent program....

By Ram G

Sep 29, 2024

It cleared a lot of clouds for me in the design process. It is very well designed. Was looking to attend this for a long time and now I have finished it. Thanks to the instructors for putting this course together and making it available online.