The World of Design Thinking (5op)

Tavoitteet

The student is able to
- carry out design projects implementing Design Thinking methodology
- offer different solutions to real problems of clients

Toteutustapa

A Canvas learning environment is used to support the implementation, but it is important to take part in teaching and guidance on campus according to schedule. The study unit includes working in pairs or groups. You will receive individual feedback for assignments from the teacher, and working life or peer feedback may also be utilised.

Aika ja paikka

Students are required to work every week efficiently during the study unit.
Contact sessions at the campus.
Please refer to the Timetable Engine at https://lukkarit.laurea.fi/ for the schedule information. Laurea reserves the right to modify the timetable.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Design Thinking materials and theory books.

Lupton, E. Graphic design thinking : beyond brainstorming. 2011.Princeton Architectural Press ; Maryland Institute College of Art.
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/laurea/reader.action?docID=3387597

Luchs, Michael G. ; Griffin, Abbie ; Swan, Scott. 2015. Design Thinking. Wiley-Blackwell.
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/laurea/reader.action?docID=4041673

Stickdorn, M., Lawrence, A. & Schneider, J. (2018). This is service design doing. Media Inc. O’Reilly.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

According to the degree regulations (2024), Students are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning regardless of where, when and how the competence has been acquired. ... At Laurea, there are two different procedures for the recognition and accreditation of prior learning: a) accreditation of prior learning (competence acquired in higher education studies at another institution) and b) demonstration of competence (competence acquired in other ways). The recognition and accreditation of prior learning is initiated by the student themselves. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence. The student is entitled to guidance for the recognition and accreditation of their competence. Further information in the student intranet.

You may also assess work-based learning as a way to acquire the competence needed. Read more in the student intranet.

Työelämäyhteistyö ja/tai TKI

You will work with a client to create new service ideas for them.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

Based on the degree regulations (2024), the student accepted for the implementation is required to confirm their participation by showing activity at the start of the study in the following way:

In order to demonstrate activity, the student must be present at the first contact lesson or notify the teacher in charge of their absence to confirm their participation in the study. Registration will be rejected if the student does not report their absence at the start of the study or the reason for the absence cannot be considered justified. Another student can be taken in their place. The first contact lesson is 20.1.2026.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Workload of the study is measured in a way that to acquire the goal competence of the study, one credit corresponds to an average of 26.7 hours of work done by the student. The actual time needed varies e.g. according to prior competence.

5 study credits = 133,5 hours

Sisältö ja sen jaksotus

CONCEPTS
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Design thinking
Design thinking process and tools
Mind Mapping
Brainstorming
Observation
Interviews
Benchmark
SWOT
Customer Insight (Persona & Customer Journey)
Storytelling
Future forecast

ASSIGNMENTS
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Customer project
Development of map and understanding / team work
Evaluated using scale (5-1)
Design Portfolio created during the process
The finished service design portfolio is given to the customer project provider

Lisätiedot

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor's level education.

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Competence assessment is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the assessment criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies (Laurea degree regulations 2024).

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level I.

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarise yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed. If Tournitin is used when assignments are checked, the lecturer will inform the students of this.

Hylätty (0)

Laurea's common evaluation criteria for Bachelor students.

Students who have failed assignments or examinations required for passing a study unit must supplement or retake their study attainment in a manner and schedule defined by the teacher of the study unit. A failed examination or other study attainment can be retaken twice. A failure to attend an actual examination is considered to be one completion attempt.(Laurea degree regulations.)

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

Laurea's common evaluation criteria for Bachelor students.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
To achieve grade 1-2 (or pass) student must be able to
- use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
- search for information in different sources
- report

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
To achieve grade 1-2 (or pass) student must be able to
- work under guidance using the skills and methods learned
- interact with customers and/or co-operation partners
- receive guidance

TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
To achieve grade 1-2 (or pass) student must be able to
- work as a member of a team
- plan the progress of his/her work and use of time under guidance
- work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct
- follow the provided instructions and rules

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

Laurea's common evaluation criteria for Bachelor students.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
To achieve grade 3-4 student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations
- gather information and use his/her knowledge basis
- report in the agreed manner

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
To achieve grade 3-4 student must be able to
- work using the skills and methods learned
- engage in professional interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and identify their needs
- take part in guidance and utilise it

TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
To achieve grade 3-4 student must be able to
- engage in goal-oriented work in a team
- plan and manage the progress of his/her work and use of time
- detect safety-related risks
- justify this/her actions in accordance with the professional code of conduct

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

Laurea's common evaluation criteria for Bachelor students.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- use professional concepts extensively
- compare and choose
- relevant information
- report and communicate in a professional manner

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- work independently, using the skills and methods learned
- take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs
- anticipate his/her need for guidance

TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- promote the team’s work and team spirit
- manage his/her time appropriately, completing the agreed tasks at the required quality level
- work responsibly, applying the skills and methods learned
- plan and evaluate their work, taking safety and/or ethical aspects into consideration