Design Thinking 101 is a specially curated free course to educate Design X Social participants about the design thinking process.

Why should you take this course?
Begin the journey from problem identification to problem-solving using the design thinking approach. This course is specially curated for DXS participants to uplift their intent to solve pressing problems we face today. We intend to help structure your ideas and put you on a definitive path to delivering an impactful solution through this course.

By participating in UMO Design's DXS 24, you have the opportunity to complete a certified course in Design Thinking and then work with UMO Design Mentors on your design problem. UMO Design Mentors are design professionals who bring their experience, expertise and skill to work with you. In addition, you will receive real-time feedback from your mentors to maximize the impact you create and offer a feasible and viable solution.

What does his course entail?
* Human-centered Design
* Needs Finding
* Interviewing and empathy-building techniques
* Making sense of Observations and Insights
* Defining a Point of View
* Ideation
* Developing & Testing
* Defining and Testing Business Models and Business Cases

In this program, you will learn how to:
* Tackle uncertainties through structured thinking
* Discover unmet needs of users
* Identify new opportunities in the marketplace
* Drive innovation
* Create and test minimum viable products and business models