Design Thinking: Ideation to Communication
Master creative ideation techniques and learn to effectively communicate design solutions through visualization and iteration.
Master creative ideation techniques and learn to effectively communicate design solutions through visualization and iteration.
This advanced design thinking course focuses on transforming ideas into successful solutions through creative ideation and iteration. Students learn essential techniques including brainstorming, mind mapping, role playing, and storyboarding. The course emphasizes both the creative process and practical communication skills, teaching students how to select and present solutions effectively to stakeholders. As part of the Design Thinking MicroMasters program, this course bridges the gap between ideation and implementation.
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What you'll learn
Master essential ideation techniques from brainstorming to strategic mapping
Develop effective visualization skills for presenting design solutions
Learn iterative approaches to refine and improve solutions
Master communication strategies for presenting to stakeholders
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Module Description
This comprehensive course explores the critical phases of ideation and iteration in the design thinking process. Students learn various ideation techniques including brainstorming, mind mapping, role playing, storyboarding, concept sketching, and model making. The curriculum covers strategic idea mapping and best practices for solution selection and presentation. Special emphasis is placed on visualization techniques and effective communication strategies for presenting solutions to clients.
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5 Courses
Communications Education Expert and Student Agency Advisor
Julie Napieralski serves as a Principal Lecturer in the School of Communication at Rochester Institute of Technology's College of Liberal Arts bringing extensive expertise in advertising and public relations education Her academic background includes a BS from Kent State University and an MS from Syracuse University She plays a key role in developing future communications professionals through her leadership of Technically Speaking RIT's student-managed advertising and public relations agency which provides students with hands-on professional experience while serving real clients Her work with students has led to notable achievements including guiding RIT's team to win the Best Q&A award at the American Advertising Federation National Student Advertising District 2 Competition where they placed fourth overall in their debut appearance Her teaching approach emphasizes practical experience and professional development demonstrated through her supervision of student projects for various clients including RIT's Division of Marketing and Communications Her dedication to combining academic instruction with real-world application has made her an invaluable mentor to students pursuing careers in advertising and public relations
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