TRANSFORMATIVE creates purposeful change by A Sample of TRANSFORMATIVE asking what matters and why. Through a collaborative process DESIGN INITIATIVE we listen before we act. for Courses: solving complex problems DS 220: 3D Design Fundamentals Students will learn how to communicate their design solutions through hand crafted 3D models. Currently offered in Spring, instructor consent

DS 241 Visual Communication I Students will learn how to communicate their design Ask solutions through visual representations, such as, sketches, Ask hand and CAD drawings, and 3-D renderings as ways to explain their design solutions and to receive feedback. Look Currently offered in Fall, instructor consent Look DS 341 for Transformation Collaborate This course is hands-on, team-based, and interactive. Collaborate Students learn the design thinking process to create innovative products or services to help solve a social need. Listen Offered in Summer & Fall Open to all Listen

DS 579 Virtual Reality Act Introduces students to the field of virtual reality and focuses Act on creating immersive, interactive virtual experiences. Currently offered in Fall

Be optimistic and embrace new ideas DS 527 Global Artisans Students with artisans around the world to develop a product that is marketable and maintains the cultural traditions from the region while supporting micro enterprise. Currently offered in Spring

DS 501 Design Thinking in Kenya This community based service learning, study abroad course provides students the opportunity to apply their human centered design skills in a real world setting. Offered Summer and/or Winter break (IAP approval)

Want more? https://sohe.wisc.edu/tag/design-thinking/ Questions? Contact Lesley Sager [email protected] Organizational Social Traditional Design TRANSFORMATIVE DESIGN Transformation Design Transformation Design uses design thinking as a non-linear, collaborative process to problem solving for systemic transformation of services, products, and processes. Communications Services Organizational Public Products Experiences Systems Social Built Environment Interactions Companies Global

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HC research to Synthesize Proto- Refine, How might we encourage curiosity in waiting room understand the problem frame, type, test, implement, for children whose parents are incarcerated in jail? problem & users ideate iterate evaluate How might we support, educate, and empower girls who have been removed from the only culture they Develop have ever known? Brainstorm creative Be ok with asking “stupid” questions solutions and build Wisconsin Idea Fellowship award winners: your ideas to show others 2017: Solar powered, battery operated, LED lamps, for less than $2.50 per lamp

2018: Double sided water vest Deliver Return to your original user and Test your ideas for feedback Questions? Contact Lesley Sager [email protected]