- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
Design thinking - step by step (online course) 2600-DTSBS-OG
The course will be divided into four main topics which will be discussed during classes:
• An introduction to design thinking – The main characteristics. Determining the importance of attitudes (mindset) and organizational culture for the effectiveness of creative activities.
• The design process – Pathways of creatively diagnosing, defining and solving problems. Ideation and brainstorming in practice.
• Managerial tools for design implementation – Lean & agile management, visual thinking, affinity diagrams, dot voting, information mapping, service safari.
• Human centered design – Key-components and origins of HCD, the persona system, observation in practice, design anthropology.
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
online course (Kampus2 oraz Zoom)
Students who successfully complete the course will possess the following learning outcomes:
• An understanding of the basic principles of design thinking, combined with the ability of applying them in practice, i.e. diagnosing, structuring and solving complex business problems;
• Possessing the knowledge of current trends at the intersection of modern design, business and technology;
• The ability of discovering and defining new, previously unknown needs of customers / target groups;
• An understanding of the psychological, organizational and technological determinants of the design management processes.
Assessment criteria
The course will be graded via a final assignment, in which students will be asked to design a product using the techniques discussed during classes.
Bibliography
Dym, C. L., Agogino, A. M., Eris, O., Frey, D. D., & Leifer, L. J. (2006). Engineering design thinking, teaching, and learning. IEEE Engineering Management Review.
Hallgren, M., & Olhager, J. (2009). Lean and agile manufacturing: External and internal drivers and performance outcomes. International Journal of Operations and Production Management.
Hanington, B. (2003). Methods in the Making: A Perspective on the State of Human Research in Design. Design Issues.
Hoeft, R. M., & Ashmore, D. (2019). User-Centered Design in Practice. In Human Factors in Practice.
IDEO. (2014). the Field Guide To Human-Centered Design. In Igarss 2014.
Kimbell, L. (2011). Rethinking Design Thinking: Part I. Design and Culture.
Kimbell, L. (2012). Rethinking design thinking: Part II. Design and Culture.
Razzouk, R., & Shute, V. (2012). What Is Design Thinking and Why Is It Important? Review of Educational Research.
Additional information
Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:
- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
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