Design thinking for student projects /
Morgan, Tony,
Design thinking for student projects / Tony Morgan, Lena J. Jaspersen. - xix, 372 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Innovation -- Design thinking -- Loving the problem -- Idea generation -- Communication skills -- Idea validation and development -- Commercial awareness and value -- Managing change and overcoming setbacks -- Pitching innovation and wow factor -- Applying the learning.
"Employers look for more than just a good degree. Candidates are expected to be able to creatively solve problems, manage change, demonstrate commercial awareness, and collaborate and communicate at different levels. Increasingly, universities are helping their students gain these skills through team-based projects, utilising innovation to solve real-world problems. Created with direct input from students and packed with advice and guidance from leading industry experts, this textbook walks readers through the steps necessary to deliver a team-based project, facilitating the development of key employability skills along the way. Suitable for undergraduates and postgraduates across all disciplines undertaking team-based modules and courses, as well as those studying independently, Design Thinking for Student Projects is the essential guide to learning practical Design Thinking and employability skills." -- Back cover.
1529761697 9781529761696 1529761700 9781529761702
Project method in teaching.
Creative thinking.
Group work in education.
Employability.
LB1027.43 / .M67 2022
371.36
Design thinking for student projects / Tony Morgan, Lena J. Jaspersen. - xix, 372 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Innovation -- Design thinking -- Loving the problem -- Idea generation -- Communication skills -- Idea validation and development -- Commercial awareness and value -- Managing change and overcoming setbacks -- Pitching innovation and wow factor -- Applying the learning.
"Employers look for more than just a good degree. Candidates are expected to be able to creatively solve problems, manage change, demonstrate commercial awareness, and collaborate and communicate at different levels. Increasingly, universities are helping their students gain these skills through team-based projects, utilising innovation to solve real-world problems. Created with direct input from students and packed with advice and guidance from leading industry experts, this textbook walks readers through the steps necessary to deliver a team-based project, facilitating the development of key employability skills along the way. Suitable for undergraduates and postgraduates across all disciplines undertaking team-based modules and courses, as well as those studying independently, Design Thinking for Student Projects is the essential guide to learning practical Design Thinking and employability skills." -- Back cover.
1529761697 9781529761696 1529761700 9781529761702
Project method in teaching.
Creative thinking.
Group work in education.
Employability.
LB1027.43 / .M67 2022
371.36