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The syllabus for the Design Thinking course at Adikavi Nannaya University outlines a curriculum focused on understanding Design Thinking principles, fostering creativity, and learning rapid prototyping methods. Key topics include empathizing with users, ideation techniques, and effective teamwork in multidisciplinary projects. The course includes active participation, assignments, and a comprehensive project to apply Design Thinking principles to real-world problems.

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Design Thinking

The syllabus for the Design Thinking course at Adikavi Nannaya University outlines a curriculum focused on understanding Design Thinking principles, fostering creativity, and learning rapid prototyping methods. Key topics include empathizing with users, ideation techniques, and effective teamwork in multidisciplinary projects. The course includes active participation, assignments, and a comprehensive project to apply Design Thinking principles to real-world problems.

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ADIKAVI NANNAYA UNIVERSITY: RAJMAHENDRAVARAM

Skill Course Syllabus (w.e.f:2023-24A.B)

SEMESTER-IV
DESIGN THINKING
Credits: 2 2 hrs/week
Course Outcomes:

1. To understand the principles and fundamentals of Design Thinking as a problem-


solving methodology.
2. To foster creative thinking and ideation techniques to generate innovative solutions.
3. To learn rapid prototyping methods for iterative testing and refinement of design
concepts.

Unit 1: Introduction to Design Thinking: Definition and history of Design Thinking, Core
principles and mindset, Applications in various fields (e.g., product design, service design,
social innovation).

Unit 2: Empathizing with Users: Techniques for understanding user needs and behaviors,
Conducting interviews and observations, Creating user personas. Defining the Problem:
Problem statement formulation, Identifying root causes and reframing problems, Stakeholder
analysis and prioritization.

Unit 3: Ideation and Creativity: Brainstorming techniques and exercises, Divergent and
convergent thinking, Idea selection and evaluation. Prototyping and Testing: Rapid
prototyping methods (low-fidelity and high-fidelity), Conducting user tests and feedback
collection, Iterative design and refinement. Collaboration and Teamwork: Effective
teamwork in Design Thinking projects, Roles and responsibilities within multidisciplinary
teams, Communication and presentation skills.

Class Participation Activities:


 Active engagement in discussions, exercises, and group activities.
 Individual and Group Assignments: Reflections, problem-solving tasks, and project
deliverables.
 Design Thinking Project: A comprehensive project applying Design Thinking
principles to address a real-world problem.
 Presentations: Presenting design concepts, prototypes, and project outcomes.

Text Books:
1. "Design Thinking: A Paradigm Shift in Design" by Prateek Harne and Aman Vohra.
2. "Design Thinking: An Indian Perspective" by Pooja Khati.
3. "Design Thinking: A Manual for Innovation" by Joana N. Vasconcelos.
4. "Design Thinking in India: The Next Big Leap" by Yatin Sethi.
Reference Books:
1. "Design Thinking: Understanding How Designers Think and Work" by Nigel Cross.
2. "Design Thinking: Process and Methods Manual" by Robert Curedale.
3. "Design Thinking for Visual Communication" by Gavin Ambrose and Paul Harris.
4. "Design Thinking: A Guide to Creative Problem Solving for Everyone" by Bruce
Hannah.
5. "101 Design Methods: A Structured Approach for Driving Innovation in Your
Organization" by Vijay Kumar.

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