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Design Thinking Fundamentals with RBC

Note: this series ran in the Winter term of 2024.
Please check back in early 2025 for information on upcoming workshops, which will also be adverstised around Western campus.

Unlock your potential with a unique Design Thinking Journey with RBC! Join us for a series of 4 immersive sessions led by RBC experts, designed to empower you with invaluable design thinking skills. Design thinking is a vibrant methodology that supports creative problem-solving working toward designing a better future. We invite you to join a workshop or participate in the whole series to learn an overview of the process from start to finish.    

In this four-part workshop series, you will learn about the phases of design thinking and the fundamentals of the process, related tools, and mindsets that can help strengthen your ability to innovate.  

Why attend? 
- Distinguish Yourself: Showcase your commitment to continuous learning and innovation, setting yourself apart from others. 
- Practical Experience: Learn from industry leaders and subject matter experts at RBC while getting hands-on experience. 
- Certification: Students who attend all 3 virtual workshops will receive a certificate of participation, which can be used on their LinkedIn  
- Networking Opportunities: Connect directly with RBC professionals.   
 

Undergraduate and Graduate students from all faculties are welcome to register for individual sessions or the full series.  

Session 1: The DISCOVERY Phase 
VIRTUAL session on Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm. 
Learn about conducting generative research and creating visual documentation to better understand user needs.  

Session 2: The DEFINE Phase 
VIRTUAL session on Thursday, March 14, 2024 from 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm. 
Learn how to analyse and develop insight from research and gain a better understanding of the challenges users face through the problem framing process. 

Session 3: The DEVELOP Phase  
VIRTUAL session on Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm. 
Learn how to challenge assumptions by using creative processes to generate, develop, and effectively communicate innovative ideas.
 
Session 4: The DELIVER Phase 
IN-PERSON session at Western on Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm. 
Attendees from the first three sessions will be invited to join an exclusive, in-person finale. This panel session will be led by Design Thinking experts who will share their experiences delivering product solutions. There will be food, refreshments, and networking during the session as well.   

 

Don’t miss this chance to elevate your skills and connect with experts on the forefront of innovation. Ready to embark on your Design Thinking Journey? Click the link below to register now!  (REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED - the series ran during Winter term 2024) 

Deadline to register: Thursday, February 29, 2024. 

Questions? Please email rbcdtp@uwo.ca