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Solve Anything! Building Ideas through Design - Mar 2010
Early Syllabus
This very brief syllabus offers more detail about the class. Readings and tasks are still being finalized, so the samples mentioned here are subject to change.
Week 1: Introduction, What is this 'Design Thinking,' and How to Frame Problems
Sample Task: Practice Brainstorm; Identify and 'Frame' Your Problem
Week 2: User Needs in Design: Exploring Desirability
Sample Reading: "An Ethnography Primer" - AIGA and Cheskin Partners
Sample Task: Interview two people using discussed methods. Document and share results with the class.
Week 3: User Needs as an Inspiration for Design
Sample Task: Live Brainstorm
Sample Task: DIY Prototyping
Week 4: Prototyping to Learn
Sample Task: Prototype Share with Interviewees from Week 2
Week 5: Using Principles of Feasibility and Viability to Evolve Ideas
Sample Video: "How it's Made"
Week 6: Prototypes as Tools for Momentum. Building a Roadmap for Action
Sample Tasks: Final Prototype Shares
Sample Videos: TED: Majora Carter
Sample Tasks: Sketch out a roadmap for action
