Design Thinking Experience for Curious Minds
Tuesday 24 March | 09:30–16:30 | IAS Seminar Room, Zeeman Building
Want to tackle problems differently? Curious about innovation and creative collaboration? Join us for a hands-on day exploring Design Thinking—no experience required.
Led by Dr Tom Ritchie and Ed Watson, this interactive workshop brings together students and staff to work through a real challenge using Design Thinking methods. You'll learn by doing: collaborating across disciplines, testing ideas quickly, and discovering how diverse perspectives lead to better solutions.
What you'll gain:
- Practical experience with Design Thinking tools you can apply immediately
- Confidence in approaching complex problems creatively
- Understanding of how empathy, iteration, and prototyping drive innovation
- Connections with others interested in collaborative problem-solving
- Ideas for your next steps in Design Thinking
Who should come: Anyone curious about creative problem‑solving or collaborative approaches—students or staff, all backgrounds welcome. This workshop will blend hands‑on activities with reflection, leaving you with new skills, fresh insights, and practical next steps.