Foundations in Design Thinking Bootcamp
The "Foundations in Design Thinking" bootcamp introduces students to the fundamental principles of design thinking, a process for creatively solving problems and meeting people’s needs.
What's included
6 live meetings
15 in-class hoursProjects
1-2 hours per week. 3-6 throughout the classAssessment
Review of projects for completion and accuracy.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
The "Foundations in Design Thinking" bootcamp introduces students to the fundamental principles of design thinking, a process for creatively solving problems and meeting people’s needs. Students will explore the connection between empathy and creativity and gain hands-on experience through engaging design challenges. For six exciting lessons, students will cultivate essential design mindsets, hone ethical self-awareness, and build a thinking toolbox. Students will master three distinct challenges that allow students to: -Learn and apply key mindsets and specific design strategies. -Develop self-awareness as responsible and ethical designers. -Build a design thinking toolbox to bring ideas to life. The course is structured around three main challenges, each aimed at progressively deepening students' understanding and application of design thinking principles. Every day features live instruction from a credentialed expert, interactive activities, and peer collaboration opportunities. Students also receive daily feedback and complete graded assignments to reinforce their learning.
Learning Goals
Understand the core elements of design thinking.Develop the ability to empathize with users and identify their needs.
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 3 WeeksLesson 1:
The Backpack Challenge
Students practice all three modes of the design thinking process by addressing the question: How might we redesign the backpack experience? They reflect to better understand the design thinking process, how it differs from other modes of problem solving, and how it can affect their own lives and the world around them. 150 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The Backpack Challenge Continued
150 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
My Community
Students dive deeply into the “Explore” rubric. They use design research strategies - interviewing, observation, immersion, and traditional desktop research - to identify social issues within their own communities (their towns, schools, and neighborhoods). They share their research in a variety of formats. 150 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
My Community Continued
150 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
Patrick Sullivan is a dedicated educator with over two decades of experience, currently teaching at Design Tech High School in Redwood City, California. He has experience working in diverse communities around the world, including South Korea and Vietnam. Patrick specializes in developing learning experiences that foster creativity, collaboration, and skill-building through the integration of educational technologies. He has a passion for innovating education and finds great inspiration from teaching design thinking foundational skills and competencies, inspired by his training at Foothill College, Stanford, and Design Tech High School. At Design Tech, Patrick has led various design thinking and creative problem-solving classes, including Hip Hop+Design Thinking and Instant Pot Cooking, and embraces empathy-centered design as a daily practice to enhance mindfulness in all aspects of his life.
Credentials:
MERIT Fellowship, Educational/Instructional Technology, Foothill College (2014-2015)
California Teaching Credential, Secondary Education and Teaching, California State University San Marcos (2009-2010)
Post Graduate Studies, English/TEFL, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (2004-2006)
Bachelor of Arts, Literature and Writing Studies, California State University San Marcos (2000-2002)
Reviews
Live Group Course
$67
weekly or $200 for 6 classes2x per week, 3 weeks
150 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
6-15 learners per class
