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Design Thinking for Innovation 

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4 weekly online live sessions
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$ 1390

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ITERATE TO INNOVATE THE HUMAN WAY

Innovation thrives when human needs lead the way.

This course equips you with practical tools to unlock unpredictable challenges, tap into creativity, and drive innovation using the human-centered approach of Design Thinking.

You’ll learn how to understand and empathize with users, define real problems, generate breakthrough ideas, and rapidly prototype solutions that resonate with people.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
  • Project and Product Leaders: Those aiming to foster innovation and improve user-centric outcomes in their organizations.

  • Change Agents and Facilitators: Professionals tasked with driving transformation, tackling complex challenges, and embedding innovation in their workplace.

  • Creative Thinkers and Developers: Anyone looking to enhance their problem-solving toolkit with a structured, creative methodology.
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES
  • check Design Thinking Fundamentals - Master the essentials of human-centered innovation, from empathy and problem framing; to ideation and prototyping.
  • check Team-powered breakthroughs - Discover how to leverage group dynamics to generate creative solutions, enhance cross-functional collaboration, and decode human complexities together.
  • check Prototype early, learn faster with experiments - Learn how to quickly test ideas, gather user feedback, and iterate effectively to bring innovations to life.
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About the course

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INVEST IN YOUR TEAM
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Build the skills your people need to lead, adapt, and grow. Our courses strengthen your workforce and prepare your organization for what’s ahead.

Learning together pays off.

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Course Content

Topics, Frameworks, Methods & Tools that will be covered

Module 1 - What is Design Thinking expand_more expand_less
  • Team building, nurturing innovation and setting up a culture for learning, according to Hyper Island.
  • Introduction to Design Thinking: what it is and how you can facilitate innovation processes to ‘prepare for the unknown’.
  • Explore useful principles for practising design thinking, “the designer’s mindset” and switching between creating choices and making decisions.
  • Understand how different behaviors and mindsets help and hinder innovation processes, embracing a growth mindset.
Module 2 - Design Sprint in Action expand_more expand_less
  • Strengthen competence by putting ‘Day 1’ into action.
  • Explore frameworks, methods and tools to use while participating in a design sprint.
  • Reflect and share your learnings and insights, your struggles and successes.
  • What is needed to facilitate a Design Sprint. 
  • Design a session applicable to your context.
Module 3 - Learnings and Implementations expand_more expand_less
  • Learnings from the field: How the Experts use Design Thinking today.
  • Present your design session, get feedback and input on your design, and iterate.
  • Define concrete next steps to implement the design back in your context.
  • Solution-oriented team reflection — in smaller groups share your learnings.
  • Harvest insights and make a plan for your next steps on your design thinking learning journey.
Frameworks, Methods & Tools expand_more expand_less
  • Double Diamond Model
  • Ideation Techniques (Brainstorming, Mind Mapping, SCAMPER)
  • Prototyping Tools (Figma, Sketch, Paper Prototypes)
  • Design Thinking Process Framework
  • Innovation Diffusion Theory
  • Psychological Safety
  • Storytelling Techniques
  • Value Proposition Canvas
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Learning Outcomes

By the time you finish this course you should have acquired the following knowledge and skills, which you’ll be able to use right away in your work, or add to your resumé:

Mastering the Design Thinking Framework

 Participants will experience and gain expertise in a range of practical methods, covering problem framing, user research, collaborative ideation, prototyping, and more, equipping them to apply these techniques effectively in real-world scenarios.

Proficiency in planning and running design sprints

Participants will learn how to manage the design sprint process, be able to apply it within their organization, driving- and making progress on innovation projects.

Navigating culture and leadership while solving cross-functional business challenges

Participants will acquire tactics to lower internal barriers to innovation and creative collaboration, facilitating a more open and innovative organizational culture that encourages collaboration and creativity.

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Meet your Course Leaders

Get to know the experts guiding your journey to success.

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Anders Lundkvist

Anders is an educator with a passion for guiding leaders through the challenges of navigating complexity. He has successfully trained over 2.500 professionals, earning a reputation for his engaging teaching methods and unwavering dedication to participants’ growth and success.

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Tim Lucas

PhD in Anthropology from the University of Sheffield, he is an experienced consultant, speaker, and facilitator specializing in Leadership, Innovation, Future Foresight, Digital Transformation, and Consumer Anthropology. With a strong background in leading projects across Latin America, Europe, and the U.S., he is also a researcher and university professor in UX, Behavioral Economics, Media, and Sociology. Currently serves as North America Director at Hyper Island and Head of Content and Learning Design. He leads projects with global organizations like UNICEF, Meta, IBM, and EY, and designs courses such as Future Foresight and Future Leadership at Hyper Island.

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Anastasija Timoseva

Anastasija is a vibrant facilitator and learning program producer at Hyper Island, she thrives in engaging with diverse teams and stakeholders from varied backgrounds embodying a hands-on approach to the facilitation process and design. With a keen interest and experience in the Wind Power industry, showcasing her versatile expertise, she blends her analytical and creative skills beyond her facilitator role, as she is also an adept Project Manager.

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Iñaki Escudero

Iñaki is a behavioral psychologist turned educator. He worked for 18 years in advertising, and has helped many brands develop a more creative approach to their communications. He takes his audience and learners through insightful (and challenging) new perspectives on how today’s brand landscape has changed, exploring the behaviors, expectations and values of customers. Before settling in Austin, Texas, Iñaki and his family were digital nomads for 3 years exploring the future of work, education and living. He is also a writer and curator supporting both alumni and leading organizations around the world.

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Receive and Share Your Certificate

You’ll receive a Professional Certificate via the Certifier platform within 1-2 weeks after completing the course.

Certificates are configured for uploading and sharing on LinkedIn or downloading as PDF.

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What our participants say

Discover what our former participants say about their experience.

Domenico Dargenio - Course participant

"I found the course to be highly experiential. I enjoyed the design of the journey, which was emotional and built on deep connections. It exceeded my expectations in every way, particularly as I didn’t know much about Hyper Island prior to joining. My experience helped to ‘validate’ the course/product for me and I was positively surprised."

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Domenico Dargenio

Consultant at Dardo Consulting
Nina Enroth - Course Participant

"Before taking the course I had been interested in the subject and studied bits and pieces here and there, so it was luxurious to be able to just enjoy the ride and suck in all the information. Most of what I learned I use at work daily. The course was an awesome experience for me."

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Nina Enroth

Account Director and Change Consultant at Ellun Kanat
Liam James - Course participant

"Each chapter of the course was crafted in a very purposeful way. Going into this with a growth mindset was key because it allowed me to be totally open to new ideas and approaches. Regardless of how much experience another course member had, there seemed to always be something to learn from each other."

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Copywriter, Voice Over Artist & Storytelling Strategist
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Trusted by leading brands

Companies from all over the world partner with Hyper Island in order to equip their leaders to drive meaningful change.

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What our clients say

“Our relationship with Hyper Island has been highly collaborative, from building the right shape programme, to matching coaches with our talent, and all along focussed on having the best possible individual impact”

Kirsty Lawrence HR Director at Tui Airline

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Frequently asked questions

How do the online courses work? add remove

Our online courses consist of weekly live sessions and some independent work in between to help reinforce your learning and connect with instructors and peers.

Do I need to attend live sessions? add remove
We strongly recommend it! The live sessions are where you’ll engage in discussions, ask questions, and apply what you’ve learned. Recordings are available if you can’t make it.
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Plan for 3–5 hours per week, including one live session, readings, and hands-on exercises. You’ll find the exact schedule in the course syllabus.

What platforms or tools do you use? add remove

We use Google Meet for our live sessions and provide all course materials via email or a shared learning space.

Will I get a certificate? add remove

Yes! You'll receive a certificate within 1-2 weeks of completion if you participate in the live sessions and complete all required coursework.

Is the course suitable for teams? add remove

Absolutely, it’s designed to work well for both individuals and teams. If you're looking for a more private experience or tailored solutions for your team or organization, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

What support is available during the course? add remove

You’ll have direct access to a course facilitator, tech support via email, and a community of fellow learners for peer support and collaboration.

Can my company pay with a credit card or invoice? add remove

Yes. You can register as a company and choose to pay by credit card or invoice. If you choose an invoice, you’ll receive a payment link to pay by bank transfer or card.

Is there a possibility for a payment plan? add remove

The course must be paid in full before you begin. However, if you require multiple invoices, we can accommodate that. Please get in touch with our team to discuss the options.

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