Hi everyone, and welcome!

I’m excited to have you all here. Today, we’re starting a journey into design thinking, which is about solving problems—big or small—with a focus on human-centered solutions. We’ll learn to understand people’s needs and behaviors.

Design thinking is not a linear process; it can be messy. Expect to iterate and embrace failure as part of learning. The five stages we’ll cover are Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test. These stages will keep us focused on delivering value to users.

Remember, this process requires hard work, collaboration, and openness to feedback. The skills you develop here—empathy, creativity, and critical thinking—are vital in the real world.

So, get ready to think big, experiment, and have fun! This is your space to explore and challenge existing ideas.

Let’s get started!