Design thinking is a universal method known for being one of the most effective ways to innovate. It starts by understanding a certain person or community by gathering insights to identify an issue they may be facing to then be solved through a systematic process. The process consists of 5 steps, which are empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test.

This course is project-based for students to have a comprehensive understanding of how design thinking works. Students will be faced with real people/communities to identify a problem, which they will then solve together as a group of 5-6 people. The output of this project may be a product, system, concept, etc. that is applicable and innovative according to their study program