Introduction
Let’s experience the “design thinking” methodology which can be called the global standard for creating innovation by learning its process. Even if you know the term “design thinking”, this is the perfect workshop to experience it for the first time and learn how to actually put it into practice. This event is planned to be part of the content of Entrepreneurship Course “Group Work for Value Creation A (ENT.V201)” for bachelor’s students scheduled to be offered in 1-2Q in the next academic year (AY 2025). Therefore, if the participants of this event take the course in AY 2025, attendance to this event will be considered as part of the requirements for passing the course.
In this workshop, you can learn the fundamentals of design thinking by experiencing its process in three lectures. The goal of the event is to learn the “human-centered” approach to problem-solving by identifying issues by empathizing with others, defining issues through detailed analysis, coming up with solutions and conceptualizing them, and repeating speedy tests.
Please also refer to the comments below from those who took the course last year if you are considering to participate.
＜This class is especially recommended for those who:＞
-are taking ToTAL’s course of “(Master’s/Doctoral) Essential Group Work for Leadership” in 3-4Q, AY 2024.
-are considering to take the Entrepreneurship Course of “Group Work for Value Creation A (ENT.V201)” for bachelor’s students in 1-2Q, AY 2025.
-are interested in fostering their own “entrepreneurship”.
-are interested in design thinking.
-are considering to create new businesses as a future career, including in a large company or in their own venture.
-are recipients of Program for Development of Next-Generation Front-Runners with Comprehensive Knowledge and Humanity.
-want to know their values and motivations, and discover what they want to do and their potential.
Schedule
| Date, Time & Venue | 【Day 1】Thursday, November 21, 2024, 17:15-18:55 @Ookayama Campus 【Day 2】Thursday, December 5, 2024, 17:15-18:55 @Ookayama Campus 【Day 3】Monday, December 16, 2024, 17:15-18:55 @Ookayama Campus *You are requested to attend all three classes. *The lecture room will be notified to participants as soon as it is decided. |
| Eligibility and Capacity | ・Any undergraduate or graduate student may apply, but priority will be given to undergraduate students. ・Capacity is around 35 students. If there are more applicants than the capacity, selection will take place. |
| Language | Japanese and English |
| Registration | Please apply from Google Form below (Application may be closed if applicants reach the capacity.) We will inform you if you can join the workshop not later than 15/Nov (Fri). 【Registration Form (Google)】https://forms.gle/SCro1hT3FUG8ZZoM9 |
| Tutor |  Yutaka Iimori, CEO, Digital Surf Co., Ltd. |
Comments from last year’s event participants
- I think one of the most interesting parts of design thinking is prototyping, and this is a great workshop where you can experience prototyping in just five hours! (M1)
- This is a chance to learn about “design thinking,” which is also used in business. (M1)
- It’s exciting and fun because you’re working in teams with people of completely different nationalities and grades. It helps you develop group work skills! (M1)
- Unleash your potential as a beginner in design thinking workshop. You will be amazed to see your own strengths and weakness. Plus you will be able to create opportunities from a problem statement. (M1)
- This is a good class for beginners to learn design thinking. (M1)
- I would advise every student at Tokyo Tech to take this workshop because the content and processes go beyond just product design. They can be applied in our daily lives and in every other aspect of life. Interestingly, you get to practice and develop a lot of skills, including but not limited to teamwork, critical thinking, communicating (listening and speaking), creativity, problem-solving, and empathy. (M2)
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Inquiries
Prof. Keisuke Yamada, Tokyo Tech Academy for Leadership(ToTAL)
Email: yamada.k.be@m.titech.ac.jp
Office: S6-309B
