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  • Introduction to JOIN-E3910

    This self-study online course, where students can choose from the online self-study modules offered on the MyCourse pages of the course, introduces students to design thinking as a process for human-centred creative problem solving. With modules including case examples from organizations as well as introductory videos to different tools and methods, the course offers students the opportunity to explore the basics as well as contemporary issues in using design thinking approaches to improve innovation outcomes. The full content of these modules becomes visible in MyCourses as soon as you register to the course, and these can be completed by the student at any time during the year. 

    The amount of study credits depends on the number of online modules chosen by the student.

    After the completion of the course, you

    • are familiar with key practices in design and design thinking as well as a range of case examples of applying these in innovation initiatives
    • can describe key considerations for future focused thinking and innovation
    • can identify appropriate conditions to utilize select design thinking and/or design method
    • understand various frameworks and methodologies underpinning speculative practice, including foresight thinking, systems thinking, design fiction, and speculative design 
    • can identify and apply speculative tools and techniques.

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    There are two one-credit modules available for self-study, where you can pick 1-2 to complete to gain 1-2 study credits. You need to complete all lessons and questions from the module to pass. You can retake the modules - but please make sure to save your essay responses to a separate file, as these seem to be deleted in re-takes. 

    • Design thinking - one sentence description here
    • Designing for Futures - Designing for Futures explores the world of speculative practice and thinking, offering practical insights and methodologies to navigate the uncertain terrain of tomorrow's possibilities.

    Note that while the course modules can be completed at any time, study credits are awarded HERE WHEN, for those having completed all within-module components and for those who have requested registering their credits to Sisu after completing all the modules one wishes to complete, by the end of the evaluation periods of Periods XYZ. Registration requests submitted at other times will wait to be handled during these evaluation times. This is a pass/fail course.

    Responsible teachers: Senni Kirjavainen (ENG) and Vikki Eriksson (ENG). Please contact senni.kirjavainen@aalto.fi if you have any questions about the course!

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