Course Description
5-Day Immersive DesignThinkers Bootcamp for Professional Innovators (Certificate)
The 5-Day Immersive Design Thinking Bootcamp for Professional Innovators provides a unique opportunity to learn from internationally recognized and highly experienced Service Design & Design Thinking practitioners. Under the guidance of our seasoned facilitators, familiarize yourself with the divergent/convergent model of the Double Diamond, and solidify your new Design Thinking mindset by practicing on a real-life project during this transformative week. Recognized as one of the best in Europe, this bootcamp is your gateway to becoming a top-tier design thinker.
Early Bird Price
€ 2.950,00
Homework
Reading + Miro board
Language
English
Standard Price
€ 3.250,00
Involvement
5 days, 8 hours a day
Course type
In-person
About this course
During this intensive, high-paced 5-day program, explore the path of the Double Diamond: from Discover, to Define, to Design, and to Deliver. Along the way, you will be incorporating various skills and tools according to the different phases, such as Research, Stakeholder Mapping and Persona Building (Discover phase), Customer Journey Mapping, Reframing Challenge and Ideation (Define phase), Prototyping, Testing and Implementation (Design phase) and how to process feedback iteratively (Deliver phase). Moreover, you can understand personal areas of development, as we invite experts from theoretical and business standpoints to accompany you in your learning. You will also be able to validate your solution with seasoned practitioners and understand the true impact of your project through this robust program.
At the end of the Bootcamp Week, you will be able to empathize and understand end-users better. You will also be able to create an innovation process driven by fast iterations. Past participants of this program include service designers, heads of innovation, business consultants, product owners, etc. Pamela Caillens, one of the Bootcamp participants from Cartier International SNC., put it best when she said, “The DesignThinkers Global Bootcamp was a real transformation. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to understand what Design Thinking is all about”.
What you'll learn
Together with our internationally recognized coaches, Facilitators and experts, you will find solutions to the challenges of applying and facilitating this new way of working in your organization and convincing your sponsors and team members.
Day 01 - Discover
Welcome & Introductions
Methodology: DT principles
Masterclass: Design Research
Complementary Lunch
Meet the Challenge Owner
Design Research
Stakeholder mapping
Personas
Wrap-up & Reflection
Arranged Dinner
Day 02 - Define
Introduction of Day Coach
Redesigning/Reframing persona
Masterclass: Design Challenge Case Stories
Customer Journey Mapping
Complimentary Lunch
Team dynamics energizer
Defining Opportunity Areas
Framing Problem Statement
Pitch Initial Idea
Wrap-up & Reflection
Day 03 - Develop
Introduction of Day Coach
Framing problem statement
Masterclass: DT Driven Innovation
Methodology: Waves of creativity
Complimentary Lunch
Team dynamics energizer
Ideation
Service Scenario
Prototyping & testing
Design Research: Testing Prototypes
Wrap-up & Reflection
Day 04 - Deliver
Introduction of Day Coach
Team dynamics energizer
Redesigning Prototypes
Integrating feedback
Masterclass Day: Improving Customer Experience
Complimentary Lunch
Action planning
Persuasive selling
Dragon’s den: Final pitches
Jury report by Challenge Owner
Networking drinks hosted by DT
Day 05
Introduction of last day
Reflection: Lessons Learned
Double Diamond
Executing your own Personal plan
Masterclass: Case Stories, implement Design Approach
Graduation ceremony
Festive Lunch
DT Toolkit & Exclusive Alumni Library
Wrap-up
Participant profile
This course is designed for:
Managers or Team Leaders...
...seeking to develop and integrate cutting edge creative practices into their business processes and corporate culture
Young Professionals (individuals)...
…who want to get a profound understanding how to use human-centered innovation methods in their daily work
Executives or Decision Makers...
...seeking to apply Service Design Thinking in their daily work. Looking to strengthen their ability to lead innovation and enhance the organisations innovation capability
Government Policy Makers…
...who want to gain key insights into the implementation of Design Thinking
No previous experience or knowledge required
Homework: 1 hrs preparation & personal introduction Miro board
Meet your coaches
You will be guided through the Bootcamp by our highly experienced Facilitators. They have years of experience in working with Design Thinking and know the tips & tricks on how to implement it within your working environment.
Tim Schuurman
Co-Owner DesignThinkers Academy Amsterdam
Co-owner of DT Academy, Tim is a visionary leader with deep expertise in innovation and incremental change. Holding an MBA and MSc in Business and Financial Management, he designs transformative concepts and empowers businesses.
Ralf Beuker
Academic Coach & Professor of Design Management
Ralf has over 20 years of experience in supporting various organizations from the creative industries, with a focus on design-minded companies. His primary goal is to support teams and individuals in better fulfilling their roles within organizations in a strategic fashion, applying methodologies from Design in order to address such issues in a more human-centered way.
Jeroen van der Weide
Partner DesignThinkers Academy Amsterdam
Jeroen is a Partner & Senior Facilitator at DT Academy. He is a driving force when it comes to facilitating teams, designing creative processes, and brainstorm sessions. He has an MA in Dutch Theatre, Film & Communications.
Fieke Sluijs
PhD Learning Experience Designer & Senior Facilitator
Fieke Sluijs is senior facilitator and learning experience designer. She inspires people to build creative confidence and unlock their innovative potential.
Damian Cranney
Senior Digital Innovation & UX Expert
Throughout his career, he advised a wide range of businesses, startups and local government teams – advocating design as a methodology that underpins service transformation and positive change for users, consumers and citizens.
Marzia Arico
Design leadership consultant & coach
A designer with a PhD in Organisational Studies, Marzia is an expert in fostering organisational change through design. She is a great storyteller, whose focus is to create a positive impact for customers, the business, and the planet.
Thomas de Bresser
Senior Facilitator DesignThinkers Academy Amsterdam
Thomas is one of our main experts taking pride in guiding you through a structured design approach and establish a new way of working to sustain innovation.
Els Dragt
Trend Researcher, Trainer & Lecturer Studio Elsewhere
She is a Researcher, Trainer and published Author with over fifteen years of experience in human-centered and qualitative research. As a lecturer, she shares her research expertise with students and fellow professionals around the globe.
Certificate
After successful completion of the 5-Day Immersive Design Thinking Bootcamp for Professional Innovators, participants are awarded a DesignThinkers Academy Certificate and you can celebrate your achievement of becoming a true Design Thinker. All tools and materials will be available after the course for personal use.
