Prototyping for Design Thinking
Overview
The Prototyping for Design Thinking workshop is an immersive, hands-on experience designed to equip participants with the skills and mindset necessary to effectively prototype within the design thinking framework. This workshop guides attendees through the iterative process of ideation, prototyping, and testing, emphasizing the importance of rapid iteration and user feedback. A unique aspect of this workshop is the integration of generative AI to support various stages of the design process. Participants learn how to leverage AI tools to enhance their creativity, streamline prototyping, and gather valuable insights during testing. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have a deeper understanding of how to apply both traditional and AI-driven methods to solve complex problems and create innovative solutions that meet user needs.
Program Details
About Prototyping
Prototyping is a crucial step in the design thinking process, allowing designers to explore ideas, test hypotheses, and gather user feedback quickly and efficiently. The goal of this workshop is to help participants develop the skills to create effective prototypes that can be iteratively improved based on real-world testing and feedback. By focusing on rapid prototyping, attendees learn how to minimize development time and costs while maximizing learning and innovation.
Generative AI Support for Prototyping
Generative AI provides a powerful toolset for enhancing the prototyping process. In this workshop, participants will use AI to support ideation, generate creative solutions, and automate parts of the prototyping and testing phases. By writing effective prompts, attendees will learn how to get the most out of AI tools, enabling them to quickly iterate on their designs and gather meaningful insights from AI-generated data.
The Workshop
The workshop is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of prototyping within the context of design thinking. Participants will engage in activities that cover the entire prototyping process, from initial ideation to final testing. Key elements of the workshop include:
- Establishing a prototyping mindset
- Iterating to increase prototype fidelity
- Applying generative AI to aid ideation and prototyping
- Conducting user testing and gathering feedback
Program Details The workshop covers the following topics:
- Mindsets for Design Thinking
- Ideation techniques
- Prototyping methods
- Testing and feedback approaches
- Using generative AI for ideation and prototyping
- Creating and testing minimum viable products (MVPs)
- Paper-based ideation and prototyping
- Software-aided ideation and prototyping
- Behavioral prototyping
- Agile project approaches and sprint planning
Who is this course for?
This workshop is suitable for designers, product managers, engineers, and anyone interested in learning how to apply prototyping within the design thinking framework. Whether you are new to prototyping or looking to enhance your existing skills, this workshop will provide valuable insights and practical techniques that can be applied to a wide range of projects. Attendees will leave with a toolkit of methods and best practices for creating effective prototypes and iterating on their designs based on user feedback.