Syllabus - Design Thinking (CB-405)


Computer Science and Business System

Design Thinking (CB-405)

IV

Unit 1

Recognize the importance of Design Thinking

Completion of all units from Semesters 1, 2, 3 and 4

Unit 2

Identify the steps in the DT process

Recognize the steps in the empathize phase of DT Identify the steps required to conduct an immersion activity Conduct an immersion activity and fill up the DT question template Recognize the steps to create personas in the define phase of DT Create personas in the define phase of DT Recognize the steps to create problem statements in the define phase of DT Define the problem statements in the define phase of DT

Unit 3

Recognize the steps in the ideate phase of DT

Apply the steps in the ideate phase of DT Recognize how doodling can help to express ideas Recognize the importance of storytelling in presenting ideas and prototypes

Unit 4

Recognize the importance of the prototype phase in DT

Create a prototype Recognize the importance of service value proposition Create a value proposition statement Recognize the best practices of the testing phase in DT Test a prototype created through a DT process

Unit 5

Recognize how DT can help in functional work

Recognize how Agile and DT complement each other to deliver customer satisfaction

Course Objective

Recognize the importance of DT

Course Outcome

Recognize how Agile and DT complement each other to deliver customer satisfaction

Practicals

Reference Books

  • Hooked by NirEyal

  • The Art of Creative Thinking by Rod Judkins

  • Start Up nation by Dan Senor and Saul singer

  • Start with Why by Simon Sinek

  • What is Design Thinking? Interaction Design Foundation

  • What are some of the good examples of design thinking? - Quora

  • Design thinking 101: Principles, Tools & Examples to transform your creative process