Columbia Design Studio: Introduction to Design Thinking
By Columbia Design Studio
Date and time
Friday, February 12, 2016 · 2 - 4pm EST
Location
Riverside Church Room 430
490 Riverside Drive Room 430 New York, NY 10027Description
From a newsreader app, to a lowcost infant warmer for developing countries, to simply a more creative team dynamic, design thinking has proven to be a powerful methodology capable of solving challenges of all shapes and sizes. The principles of user research, prototyping, and testing have been used by everyone from product designers, entrepreneurs, humanitarians, among many others, to create innovative, human-centered designed products and solutions.
Please join us as we introduce a framework for practicing design thinking. We will focus on needfinding, problem framing, rapid idea generation, and collaboration. The session is fast paced and equally valuable for individuals or teams.
What: An introduction to the creative tools and mindsets of design thinking.
Who: Open to ANYONE interested in human centered design.
When: Friday, February 12th from 2pm to 4pm.
Where: Riverside Church Room 430.
If you have questions, please reach out to us at designstudio@columbia.edu.
Thanks!