Course Description
1-Day AI Design Thinking Fundamentals Certificate Course (AI Tools Included)
Language: Cantonese (粵語) with English Materials
Course Aim:
- This course is designed for individual innovators, non‑core members of innovation teams, and general staff. It aims to enhance participants’ foundational capabilities in AI‑driven, human‑centered innovation and foster a growth mindset. Participants will also develop practical proficiency in applying 10 basic AI tools to enhance creativity, improve problem‑solving effectiveness, and enhance workplace performance in their daily innovation practices.
Target Participants:
- Individuals who are new to AI innovation or Design Thinking principles and seek to establish a structured foundational understanding.
- Professionals aiming to leverage AI tools to enhance creative thinking and problem‑solving effectiveness in their daily work.
- Participants with a foundational knowledge of Design Thinking who collaborate with cross‑functional teams to advance innovation initiatives.
- Supporting team members engaged in continuous improvement projects and organizational innovation efforts.
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will be able to:
- Leverage AI‑driven tools integrated with empathy‑based approaches to uncover and understand authentic user needs.
- Apply AI‑enabled Design Thinking methodologies to accelerate creative problem‑solving and drive innovation in daily operations.
- Integrate AI visualization technologies to transform innovative concepts into tangible, testable prototypes.
- Adopt structured, collaborative innovation processes to effectively advance continuous improvement projects and strategic innovation initiatives.
- Foster a growth mindset and embrace a culture of continuous iteration and adaptive innovation.
Early Bird Price
HKD 4,250 (up to one month prior to the start of the course)
Length
1-Day
Language
Cantonese with English Materials
Standard Price
HKD 4,500
Involvement
8 hours per day
Course Type
In-person
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What you'll learn
This interactive course equips participants with the mindset, skill sets, and AI toolsets necessary for AI Design Thinking Execution, enabling them to drive breakthrough business innovation. Grounded in a “learning‑by‑doing” approach, participants will engage in hands‑on, collaborative projects that tackle real business challenges and deliver measurable impact.
Each Design Thinking stage features AI‑enhanced demonstrations and exercises in virtual innovation spaces, empowering participants to apply data‑driven insights, lead innovation‑focused teams, and transform emerging opportunities into scalable, high‑value business solutions.
Pre-Course Preparation Session
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the core concepts, principles, and values of AI Design Thinking, and learn to apply the Four‑Step Double Diamond Execution Framework in real-world contexts. The session also includes preliminary design research activities to establish a strong foundation for subsequent experiential learning.
Note: Attendance at the Pre‑Course Preparation Session (held one day prior to the main course, from 7:00–9:00 p.m.) is mandatory to qualify for the Award Certificate.
Session 1: Discover Stage
Identify key stakeholder roles in the innovation and problem‑solving process through effective stakeholder management.
Leverage AI‑enabled research and empathy‑based field interviews to uncover deep insights into user and market needs.
Session 2: Define Stage
Apply Basic Sense Making and persona development techniques to build a deeper understanding of user experiences.
Conduct detailed analyses of user needs to formulate precise problem statements, transforming key pain points into actionable innovation opportunities.
Session 3: Develop Stage
Employ cross‑dimensional ideation methods to generate a wide range of creative solutions by combining diverse perspectives and thinking styles.
Utilize multi‑criteria ideation prioritization techniques to identify, assess, and refine the most viable and innovative concepts.
Session 4: Deliver Stage
Use Service Scenario to translate conceptual ideas into tangible and user‑centered experiences.
Apply the ACES Analysis Map to analyze user feedback and continuously optimize solutions, thereby enhancing performance and user satisfaction.
Meet your coaches
Our coaches are seasoned and certified Design Thinking facilitators. They will share their extensive experience and effective strategies for implementing Design Thinking in innovation projects and organizational transformations. This practical approach enables you to immediately integrate Design Thinking principles into your daily work environment.
Tiffany Liu
Program Lead of DTA China, Certified Facilitator
Paul Lee
Program Lead of DTA China, Certified Facilitator
Certification and Recognition
Upon completing the course and required exercises, participants receive a Digital Certificate of Completion from the DesignThinkers Academy, verified through a secure blockchain-based certification system for authenticity and global recognition.
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