d.school Starter Kit Workshop
This workshop introduces participants to design thinking principles, methods, and mindsets through a series of partner activities, discussions, and video content. It's designed to provide a foundational understanding of human-centered design and its application in various contexts.
Use this workshop to onboard new teams to design thinking, kick off a design-focused project, or provide a common language and framework for innovation within an organization.
Solves: Lack of shared understanding of design thinking principles, resistance to new problem-solving approaches, siloed teams lacking a collaborative framework.
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Step 1: Prepare by reviewing all slides, videos, and facilitator notes. (60 minutes)
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Step 2: Assemble a facilitation team of at least 2-3 people to manage activities, tech support, and participant pairing. (30 minutes)
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Step 3: Set up Zoom with breakout room functionality and test all links and interactive elements. (30 minutes)
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Step 4: Kick off the workshop with an engaging introduction, setting the stage for collaborative learning and experimentation. (30 minutes)
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Step 5: Facilitate the design thinking activities, ensuring active participation and providing guidance as needed. (30 minutes)
- Encourage active participation by creating a safe and supportive environment for experimentation.
- Be prepared to adapt the workshop based on the needs and interests of the participants.
- Emphasize the iterative nature of design thinking and encourage participants to embrace failure as a learning opportunity.
- Shorten the workshop by focusing on a subset of the activities.
- Customize the workshop to address specific challenges or opportunities within an organization.
- Incorporate real-world case studies to illustrate the application of design thinking.