The circular economy is a transformative approach to sustainability. It aims to move away from the traditional linear “take-make-waste” model and instead focuses on keeping resources in use for as long as possible. Implementing new ideas for the circular economy can present business risks and uncertainty if user needs are not considered. This is why Design Thinking is crucial, as it focuses on human experiences, ensuring comprehensive and adaptable solutions. By integrating Design Thinking, you and your organisation can achieve long-term economic viability and sustainability while effectively addressing user needs and environmental challenges.

In this hands-on 3-days Design Thinking sprint, you will be introduced to the principles, key phases and tools of Design Thinking in the context of planet-centric design. Through hands-on learning exercises using a customised challenge statement the participants will be able to generate empathy for users and develop fresh ideas and concepts. At the end of the programme each team will have developed and tested an initial high-level concept for a new product or service.

Value of Training: Acquire practical knowledge and tools of the Design Thinking process to develop new ideas and concepts for your organisation

Learning Outcomes: Understand user experience design – Application of User Experience Design Principles, Explore a real-life business and design challenges – improving user experiences, Learn hands-on how design products and services in a user centric manner, Bring to life their ideas via prototypes