Design Thinking for Researchers
A workshop offered by the Transfer Center enaCom in cooperation with Young Entrepreneurs in Science (YES)
How much of an innovator is in you? Explore the step-by-step Design Thinking process in small teams. Based on practical examples and challenges, you will learn how to empathise with users, as well as brainstorm and assess ideas to prepare for the rapid prototyping and testing finale.
In-person Workshop
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Trainer
Dr. Alexander Küsshauer
Language
English
Location
Transfer Center enaCom
Brühler Straße 7, 53119 Bonn
Target Group
Doctoral students and postdocs
Track(s)
Business and Organizations
Certificate
8 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus or Careers plus certificate
Description
Design Thinking Process I:
- Teamwork: Design Thinking Challenge
- Understanding the problem: Empathy & user research
Design Thinking Process II
- Generating & choosing ideas
- Trying out brainstorming methods
Design Thinking Process III
- Teamwork: Building Prototypes
- Introduction to testing & iteration
The workshop is held in cooperation with Young Entrepreneurs in Science (YES). YES is an interactive workshop programme for researchers to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit! Together with your peers, you will learn methods and skills to realise your innovative potential.
Content
- Teamwork: Design Thinking Challenge
- Understanding the problem: Empathy & user research
- Generating & choosing ideas
- Trying out brainstorming methods
- Teamwork: Building Prototypes
- Introduction to testing & iteration
Creditable for the Micro Credential 'Innovation & Entrepreneurship'
Micro Credentials for doctoral students offer the opportunity to systematically add key future skills to your professional expertise. You can apply for a Micro Credential if you successfully complete at least four workshops from one area of expertise.
Contact
Transfer Center enaCom
Dr. Alexander Küsshauer
+49 228 73-62026
kuesshauer@verwaltung.uni-bonn.de
Address
Brühler Str. 7
53119 Bonn
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