Practical Training in Design Thinking, Short Course | University of Tartu | Tartu, Estonia
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Practical Training in Design Thinking

11 days
Duration
650 EUR/full
650 EUR/full
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About

This course will introduce principles of Design Thinking and problem-solving. Over 7 days, teams of 3-5 students will explore the key principles and methods of Design Thinking while addressing real-world industry challenges. By the course's end, participants will have designed a user-centric digital product prototype and will present their ideas and outcomes to industry representatives and peers.

Overview

On-site in Tartu 28 July - 7 August 2024

This course will introduce principles of Design Thinking and problem solving.

We will design a digital product with the students. In seven days, students will get accustomed to the main methods and techniques of the Design Thinking process. Teams of 3-5 people will spend seven days working on real-life industry problem statements, and by the end of the course, they will design a prototype of the user-centric solution.

The teams will present their ideas, outcomes, plans and lessons learned to the partner company representatives and other teams.

Programme Structure

Sunday, 28 July

Arrival.

Monday, 29 July

Introduction, process overview, problem statements. Team formation & team dynamics

Tuesday, 30 July

The problem, market and user research.Product vision. Product strategy and metrics. 

Wednesday, 31 July

Persona & User Journey. Building empathy

Thursday, 1 August

Creative thinkingIdeation and solution sketching.

Friday, 2 August

Prototyping & user testing.

Saturday, 3 August Free daySunday, 4 AugustFree day

Monday, 5 August

Refining prototypesUser testing and iterating.

Tuesday, 6 August

Preparing for the final presentationsFinal Presentations.

Wednesday, 7 AugustDeparture

The participants can take part in a cultural program in the evenings and on the weekend. 

 

Audience

BA, MA, PhD

Lecturers

Maria Laanelepp and Yana Halas, University of Tartu

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 11 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Credits

3 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • BA, MA, PhD
  • Interest in designing digital products.
  • No graphic design or development skills are needed.
  • Online application form
  • Application fee of 25 EUR
  • Motivation letter (up to 1 page) that demonstrates the applicant’s motivation to participate, his/her expectations about the programme, how participation in the summer programme relates to his/her studies and interests, and how the applicant plans to use the gained experience and knowledge in the future.
  • Transcript of academic records
  • Copy of passport

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees
  • International

    650 EUR/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 650 EUR for the full programme during 11 days.
  • EU/EEA

    650 EUR/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 650 EUR for the full programme during 11 days.

Living costs for Tartu

300 - 600 EUR /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

1. Estonian National Scholarships at  StudyinEstonia.ee. 

You can read more about the scholarships on the homepage of StudyinEstonia.ee.

2. ENLIGHT scholarship 

More information and the application form are on the ENLIGHT scholarship page: https://ut.ee/en/content/enlight-scholarship 

3. DAAD scholarship 

More information and application form on the DAAD scholarship page: https://ut.ee/en/content/daad-scholarship

4. Partial tuition fee coverage scholarship

More information and the application form for the partial tuition fee coverage are on the scholarship page: https://ut.ee/en/content/scholarships-summer-programmes

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