The first cohort of the AI Accelerated Product Development: Build High-Fidelity Prototypes certificate course was successfully held on 24 January 2026 in Hong Kong, China. This pioneering program is jointly delivered by DesignThinkers Academy (DTA) China and the Hong Kong Design Trade Association (HKDTA). The class was led by:
Mr. David Chung – Dean, DTA China
Professor Alan Yip – Chairman, HKDTA
Mr. Paul Chan – Vice Chairman, HKDTA
The course not only introduced participants to AI-powered Design Thinking frameworks and real-world case studies, but also equipped them with hands-on, practical skills in AI-driven rapid prototyping and high-fidelity concept development.
Participants joined not only from Hong Kong but also from multiple cities across Mainland China, reflecting a growing regional interest in applying AI to accelerate innovation, product development, and customer-centric design.
This inaugural class marks an important step in building a new generation of AI-fluent innovators and product leaders in the Greater China region.
