This 3-session masterclass will be held at EUR campus Woudestein and will start on Wednesdays, November 6th at 18h00.
With the rise of technology and increasing competition in the job market, having a creative mind can set you apart from the rest and open up new opportunities. Companies like Apple, Airbnb, and Amazon, apply Design Thinking because of its effectiveness in solving complex problems and driving innovation.
But it's not just about landing a job – having design thinking skills can help you navigate any challenge life throws your way. By learning to approach problems with empathy, creativity and a growth mindset, you will be equipped to tackle any problem with a unique and innovative solution.
This 3-week design thinking and innovation masterclass will give you hands-on experience in the design thinking process, helping you develop your own problem-solving and innovation skills.
You will learn & practice the first steps of design thinking. The first step, discovery, is what most solutions and businesses overlook! It will enable you to understand the real problem through the users' perspective! After discovery comes and based on the findings made, we will define the problem.
In the second session, you will learn and practice different ideation methods and learn how to innovate solutions. You will be challenged to unleash your inner creative problem solver! This is where your own innovation journey begins.
In the last session, you will learn and practice prototyping your solution and test its goal achievement and impact. Can your solution stand on its own feet? Then congratulations, you have validated it! At the end of this session, you will have an innovative solution that proves your mastery of design thinking!
Erasmus University Rotterdam students and recent alumni can enjoy the Design Thinking & Innovation masterclass for free, thanks to the support of the Community for Learning and Innovation at Erasmus University Rotterdam. To secure your spot, a small deposit fee of 20€ is required during registration. Learn more about it here.
Get 100% free access with a commitment boost! A small deposit of €20 secures your spot and is refunded upon successful completion.
Devote 4 hours a week, including 1 hour for prep and 2.5 hours for training, to complete the course and achieve success.
Showcasing your new skills to future employers with a badge in EduBadges, the official extracurricular certification platform from EUR.
Wednesdays at 18h00
Ata is a Project Coordinator at the Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship. While studying at the Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), he was also the University Innovation Fellow of EUR. He completed a year-long design thinking and innovation training at Stanford University's d.school during his time at RSM. He gained hands-on experience in applying innovation and design thinking while working with Nestlé's Central Innovation Team in the plant-based meal solutions department. With an experience spanning over eight years, Ata has been deeply involved with the design thinking methodology. He plans to share his practical insights and expertise in design thinking and innovation, while helping you leverage your creative problem-solving skills.
Small parts of some sessions might be recorded, or screenshots of the zoom calls might be taken for communication, education and/or marketing purposes.
Sadly, all spots are gone!