Design Thinking Fundamentals with RBC

RBC Design Thinking Virtual Workshops 2025

Develop key skills to thrive and innovate in the rapidly evolving tech world!

Join us for a series of immersive virtual sessions led by RBC experts, designed to empower you with invaluable design thinking skills and insights about the emerging trends in technology. Design thinking is a vibrant methodology that supports creative problem-solving working toward designing a better future.  

We invite you to learn more about core and emerging technology through participating in a workshop or all sessions in the series to learn more about a dominating industry that impacts our lives every day. 

In this three-part online workshop series, you will learn about diverse types of technology, some real-life use cases, related tools, and mindsets that can help strengthen your ability to innovate.  

Western Undergraduate and Graduate students from all faculties are welcome to register for individual sessions or the full series.  Registration is limited to Western students only (including Huron and King's colleges).

Why attend? 

Distinguish Yourself: Showcase your commitment to continuous learning, and innovation, setting yourself apart from others and providing a competitive edge.

Gain Practical Experience: Learn from industry leaders and experts at RBC while getting hands-on experience.

Engage in Networking Opportunities: Connect directly with likeminded individuals and RBC professionals.

Session information: 

  • Session 1: Design to Deployment: Turning your Concept into Code 
    March 4, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 
    • Learn not only how to design intuitive user interfaces from scratch, but also how to transform those designs into fully functional, interactive mobile applications using React Native. This hands-on session bridges design and development, equipping you with the skills to bring your UI ideas to life. 
      Deadline to register: March 3rd at 11:59 p.m. 

  • Session 2: Shaping the Future with Intelligent Systems 
    March 11 2025, from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.  
    • In this workshop, we'll explore how Generative AI is transforming industries across the world. You'll explore real-world use cases, learn key techniques to leverage AI, and discover how it's reshaping the future of finance.
      Deadline to register: March 10th at 11:59 p.m. 

  • Session 3: Designing for Engagement 
    March 18th from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 
    • We encounter and interact with excellent and highly functional products and services, yet we're often only truly engaged with a handful – some even less functional. Learn about what motivates humans, and how we can use this approach to build better products. 
      Deadline to register: March 17th at 11:59 p.m. 

How to register: 

Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your skills and connect with experts on the forefront of innovation.
Ready to gain critical skills to be a future innovator? 
Register now! 

Registration is limited to Western students only.

We hope to see you there! 

Questions? Please email rbcdtp@uwo.ca