| This 14-week Design Thinking course aims to teach students the fundamentals of design thinking. The course covers topics such as collaboration and teamwork, different thinking and creativity methods, design thinking tools and techniques, empathy and user-centered design, problem definition, ideation, prototyping and iteration, testing, design thinking case studies, design thinking workshops, and projects. At the end of the course, students will apply the design thinking process to create their final presentations and evaluate the course. The teaching methods of the course are as follows: Lecture, collaborative learning, observation, discussion, individual study, problem solving and implementation. |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Introduction to Design Thinking
• Overview of design thinking principles and methodologies
• Understanding the design thinking process |
Research Assignment |
| 2) |
Collaboration and Teamwork
Design Thinking in Business
• Effective teamwork and communication in design thinking
• Collaborative ideation and decision-making techniques
• Applying design thinking to business challenges
• Product development and service design using design thinking
• Creating inclusive and ethical solutions through design thinking |
Research Assignment |
| 3) |
Different Ways of Thinking and Creativity
• Creative Thinking
• Critical Thinking
• Systemic Thinking
• Analytical Thinking |
Research Assignment |
| 4) |
Design Thinking Tools and Techniques
• Introduction to various design thinking tools and techniques
• Persona development, journey mapping, and design sprints |
Research Assignment |
| 5) |
Empathy and User-Centered Design
• Importance of empathy in design thinking
• Techniques for conducting user research and gathering insights |
Research Assignment |
| 6) |
Problem Definition
• Defining design problems effectively with appropriate tools |
Practical Assignment |
| 7) |
Ideation
• Brainstorming and other techniques for generating innovative ideas |
Practical Assignment |
| 8) |
Midterm Exam |
N/A |
| 9) |
Prototyping and Iteration
Testing
• Introduction to prototyping methods
• Rapid prototyping and iterative design process
• User Tests
• Feedback Gathering
• Improvement
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Practical Assignment |
| 10) |
Design Thinking Case Studies
• Analyzing real-world examples of successful design thinking projects
• Learning from design thinking success stories across industries |
Practical Assignment |
| 11) |
Design Thinking Workshop 1
• Hands-on workshop to apply design thinking principles and methods
• Collaborative design thinking project in small groups
• Applying design thinking process to solve a real-world problem |
Practical Assignment |
| 12) |
Design Thinking Workshop 2
• Continued hands-on workshop to practice design thinking techniques
• Collaborative design thinking project in small groups
• Applying design thinking process to solve a real-world problem |
Presentation Assignment |
| 13) |
Design Thinking Project / Pre-Presentations |
Presentation Assignment |
| 14) |
Design Thinking Project / Pre-Presentations |
Presentation Assignment |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
Engages in design, planning, and implementation activities in the field of interior architecture that can respond to different spatial configurations, user groups, and needs in national and international contexts, |
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| 2) |
Analyzes data collected by focusing on user needs alongside real physical, social, and economic constraints, synthesizes various information and thoughts using individual and professional skills of the 21st century, and uses these processes to develop creative spatial solutions. |
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| 3) |
Produces creative, innovative, aesthetic, and original spatial solutions using abstract and concrete concepts, |
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| 4) |
Uses contemporary knowledge production, expression, representation, and technologies required by the field of interior architecture, |
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| 5) |
Gains knowledge about contemporary spatial fittings and construction techniques in design and implementation works in the field of interior architecture; follows the industry and current developments, |
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| 6) |
Embraces and prioritizes the relationship between human-environment, user health and safety, universal design principles, and sustainable design approaches in the field of interior architecture, |
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| 7) |
Acquires a design understanding that respects the social and cultural rights of society, cultural heritage, and nature, and can make conscious decisions on these matters. |
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| 8) |
Follows national and international values and developments in the fields of interior architecture, architecture, design, and art, participates in teamworks, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary work, and is knowledgeable in ethical issues, |
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| 9) |
Gains an understanding of legal regulations and standards in interior architecture; and becomes aware of professional ethics and responsibilities. |
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