Course Description
3-Day Foundations of Design Thinking & AI
Learn the fundamentals of Design Thinking and the practical power of AI in this 3-day course. Gain hands-on experience with essential tools, and discover how AI can supercharge innovation at every step of the design process.
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Early Bird Price
€ 1.895,00
Preparation time
No preparation time
Language
English
Standard Price
€ 1.995,00
Duration
3 days, 8 hours per day
Course type
In person
About this course
This 3-day course combines the fundamentals of Design Thinking with hands-on applications of AI to help you innovate smarter, faster, and with more impact. You’ll build a strong foundation in Design Thinking through learning-by-doing—practicing essential tools like Stakeholder Mapping, Personas, Journey Mapping, and Prototyping. Once grounded in the mindset and methods, you’ll explore how AI can elevate each step of the design process.
From mastering the art of prompt writing to using tools like ChatGPT, Komo AI, and DALL·E 2, you’ll discover where and how AI fits into the double diamond. Whether you’re new to AI or looking to use it more intentionally, this course will show you how to integrate it meaningfully into your creative and strategic work.
Ready to embark on a journey filled with innovation? Sign up today!
We craft with a Designer’s Mindset
Our goal is to unlock your challenges and create lasting impact. With our practical approach, we empower you to lead change, providing the tools to identify beneficial opportunities and nurture valuable solutions.
What you'll learn
Day 1 | Kick-off and Immersion
Welcome & Kick-off:
Meet the team
Energizers
Introducing DT
Keynote & Cases
Discover:
Briefing & Research
Design Research
Stakeholder Map
Personas
Day 2 | Define, Design and Deliver
Define:
Framing the problem
Opportunity Areas
Customer Journey Map
Problem Statement
Design & Deliver:
Ideation & Prototyping
Idea Priority Map
Testing & Pitching
Testing the pilot
Reflection & Celebration
Day 3 | AI and DesignThinking
Enhancing Design Thinking with AI
Smart Research & Persona Building
AI-Assisted Ideation & Problem Framing
Rapid Prototyping with Tools like DALL·E
Creating Custom GPTs for Design Solutions
Participant profile
This course is designed for:
Innovators...
…eager to incorporate AI into their creative workflow, enhancing innovation and efficiency in the design thinking process
Tech-Savvy Marketers...
…focused on leveraging AI for transformative storytelling and advanced customer engagement strategies
Young Professionals (individuals)...
...who want to discover how to use human-centered innovation methods in their daily work
Freelancers...
...trying to improve their business by using the newest technologies
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.
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.
Richie Brondenstein
Data Strategy Consultant, Data & AI Architect
Richie is a Data & AI Architect with a background in computer science. He specializes in designing and building secure, intelligent data solutions for startups and enterprises. His approach combines proven technical methods, creative thinking, and a strong focus on end-user experience to deliver impactful solutions.
Adela Cristea
Co-Founder DesignThinkers Academy Eastern Europe
Co-Founder and Facilitator at DT Academy Eastern Europe. She is an experienced business consultant teaching entrepreneurship and leadership within corporate environments.
Certificate
After successful completion of the course, participants are awarded a DesignThinkers Academy Certificate and you can celebrate your achievement. All tools and materials will be available after the course for personal use.
