Academy for Technical and Management Education (ATME)

Institution Innovation Council (IIC)

IIC Session
Design Thinking II Semester
Skills in Education
 Design Thinking Skills in
Education
“Reflection is an underlining theme of Design Thinking”
By
Prof. YOGESH N
 Instructor Profile

Prof. YOGESH N
Currently working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Design. Has more than 15 years of
experience as an Educator. Worked in the department at various capacities. Currently pursuing the Research from VTU in the
field of Image Processing.

My area of interests are Image Processing, Embedded System and IoT, Wireless Communication, Satellite Communication
and Wireless Sensor Networks. Guided several projects which has received various project grants. Also I have constantly
been working as a Reviewer in the various International Journals.
 Contents

Benefits
Definiti
on Topics of
Scope Surveys
Discussion
Applicati
Process ons
Examples
 Definition

Design Thinking is a human-centered process of finding creative and

innovative solutions to problems.

OR

In simple way Design Thinking is a way of approaching organizational

challenges with a Consumer mindset.

OR

The Design Thinking process is flexible and non-linear in nature,

allowing teams to go back and forth between ideation, testing, and user
definition as best suits the project.
Process of Design Thinking
 Empathize

• Understand the users

(experiences, motivations)

• Understand the problems

(limitations, barriers) f
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g with e ears of
s eein ith th heart
• Involving methodologies p athy is ing w
e n ith t he
“Em ther, list feeling w ”
such as interviewing, ano er and another
h
anot
observing, document
analysis, immersion.
Empathize Tools
 Define
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right d righ
• Define the problems r a in g e
th to fin
m ly way n”
“F o n olutio
(parameter & perimeter) th e s

• Analyze & Synthesize

data from previous step

• Determine the ‘Root

Cause’

• Will start to ‘IDEATE’

Define Tools
 Ideate

• Try to identify new

(creative) solutions
ge for
est sta
th e b tion”
n is o va
tio
“Ideacreating
in n • Use various ideation
techniques e.g.
Brainstorming,
Bodystorming, Worst
Possible Idea etc.
Ideate Tools
 Prototype

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“Aim be teste • Develop the solution

• Minimum Viable Product

(MVP)
 Test

• Test the solution

• May encounter re-

definition of the problems,
u h ave refine understanding of
e if yo ectly”
to se cor r
h an ce oblem
“A c ed the pr
users, generated new ideas
fram for a better solution etc.
Process of Design Thinking
 Scope of Design Thinking in Education

Fostering Building a
Creativity sustainable future
Thinking outside the Creating practical &
box environmental
friendly solutions

Enhancing Developing an
Critical Problem Entrepreneurial
Solving skills mindset
Exposure to a problem Driving innovation &
solving approach Economic growth
Applications of DT in Engineering
Survey Statements
Survey Statements
Survey Statements
 Survey Statements
As of December 2021, the most common occupations requiring design thinking skills were:
• Marketing managers
• Executives
• Industrial engineers
• Graphic designers
• Software developers
• General and operations managers
• Management analysts
• Personal service managers
• Architectural and engineering managers
• Computer and information systems managers

In addition, jobs that require design thinking statistically have higher salaries. Take a marketing manager
position, for example. The median annual salary is $107,900. Marketing manager job postings that require
design thinking skills, however, have a median annual salary of $133,900—a 24 percent increase.
 Survey Statements

LinkedIn confirms that top ten technical skills in demand includes

web development, SEO, Design thinking, UX testing and data visualization.

According to Zip recruiter, design thinking consultant employees currently

earn between 41500$ to 119500$ per annum.
 Examples of Companies using Design Thinking
Nike has an appropriate great product mix that is relevant
to its target consumers.
 Product – high quality & functionality also tracking
sports activity.
 Price – high price because its premium brand
 Place – both in offline and online brand stores.
 Promotion - uses brand ambassadors like well‐known
celebrities.
 Starbucks believes in the concept of “We’re not
employees
‐ we’re partners”.
 It also believes that “Happy customers start with
happy staff”.
 Therefore, Starbucks spends a lot of time and efforts
in Training its staff.
 All its people go through coffee making, servicing,
tasting, and communication training.
Concept Mapping to implement Design Thinking
 Conclusion

What is Design thinking in education is more than a

buzzword; it's a transformative approach that empowers
students to think critically, innovate, and solve complex
problems.

By placing students at the center of the learning process

and encouraging creativity and empathy, design thinking
prepares them for the challenges of the 21st century.

In a world where adaptability and innovation are highly

valued, design thinking in education is an investment in
our future.
 Contact Information

Prof. Yogesh N

Designation Assistant Professor

Qualification B.E, MTech, PGDAC, (PhD)

Email Id yogeshn_cg@atme.edu.in

Contact Number 9663170150

Department Computer Science & Design

“Education needs Inspiration not just Information”
--- Yogesh N