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Outcomes | AI Tools & AI Agents | Audience | Content | Date & Fee | Course Series | Track Record

3 Major Unique Advantages:

  1. Global Insight, Local Impact: We are the exclusive China Hub of DesignThinkers Academy, the world’s largest Design Thinking Institution (across 28 countries and regions). We have worked closely with more than 500 large enterprises, and multiple success cases have been published in international management journals and local textbooks. By systematizing, localizing, and operationalizing global best‑practice methodologies, we effectively connect World‑Class Knowledge with Locally Business Results.
  2. Master a Cutting‑Edge Innovation Approach: This program integrates the latest AI Design Thinking (DT3.0), leveraging AI to identify users’ deep needs with up to 90% accuracy and to accelerate innovation by up to 95%.
  3. Hands‑On Experience with AI Design Thinking Agents: The world’s first suite of 150 AI Design Thinking Agents has been launched across China, and this program serves as the exclusive platform to work with these agents on problem‑solving, experiencing how they can cut up to 95% of timewhile significantly enhancing decision accuracy and execution efficiency.

Part 1A: Course Aims and Outcomes

(1.1) Course Aims

This introductory course is designed for individuals or general staff who are new to Design Thinking and AI‑driven innovation. It aims to build participants’ awareness and understanding of how AI technologies can enhance human creativity, empathy, and problem‑solving capabilities. Through interactive exercises and demonstrations of 5 AI tools, the course introduces the core concepts, principles, and mindset of AI Design Thinking.

(1.2) Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the purpose, values, and guiding principles of Design Thinking in the context of AI‑enabled innovation.
  • Recognize the synergy between human insight and AI technologies in identifying and addressing innovation opportunities.
  • Describe the Four‑Step Double Diamond Framework as a structured approach to creative problem‑solving.
  • Gain initial exposure to AI tools that support empathy building, idea generation, and rapid prototyping.
  • Appreciate the importance of a growth mindset and a collaborative co‑creation culture in fostering sustainable organizational innovation.

Part 1B: Techniques and AI Tools will be Developed

(1.3) Twin Capabilities (Techniques and AI Tools) will Be Developed: Participants will develop Twin Capabilities in Design Thinking (DT). First, they will learn to apply 5 core DT tools with confidence to real-world challenges. Second, they will learn to craft effective prompts to execute the tools by leveraging Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) platforms—such as ChatGPT, Grok, Perplexity, and DeepSeek.

  1. Empathy Interview (with AGI Analysis)
  2. Problem Statement Design (with AGI Analysis)
  3. Co-creative Ideation (with AGI Generation )
  4. Idea Prioritization (with AGI Analysis)
  5. Magazine Cover (with AGI Visualizer)

(1.4) [Value-Added] Experiencing AI Design Thinking AI Agents: The participants will gain a unique experience by partnering with the world’s first AI Design Thinking Agents (Specialized 150 AI agents engineered for AI-driven Design Thinking [Details]) —to support innovation and problem-solving throughout the class. Below is a 2-minute introductory video (For subtitles, please click the [CC] button).

Note: The above exclusive value-added content applies only to selected classes.

Part 2: Target Audience

  • Individuals with limited or no prior experience in Design Thinking or AI‑driven innovation.
  • Individuals seeking to explore how AI empowers human‑centered creativity and structured problem‑solving approaches.
  • Employees interested in understanding the practical application of Design Thinking within digital transformation and innovation initiatives.
  • Staff members are aiming to cultivate a growth mindset to align with evolving corporate change strategies.

Part 3: Course Content and AI Tools

(3.1) Learning Mode

This interactive course equips participants with the mindset, skill sets, and AI toolsets necessary for AI Design Thinking Execution, enabling them to drive breakthrough business innovation. Grounded in a “learning‑by‑doing” approach, participants will engage in hands‑on, collaborative projects that tackle real business challenges and deliver measurable impact.

Each Design Thinking stage features AI‑enhanced demonstrations and exercises in virtual innovation spaces (Details), empowering participants to transform emerging opportunities into high‑value business solutions.

(3.2) Session Content

  • Session 1: (Discover Stage)
    • Leverage AI‑assisted empathy interviews to uncover deep insights into user motivations, pain points, and emerging market needs.
  • Session 2: (Define Stage)
    • Transform insights gathered from empathy interviews—such as user pain points and expectations—into a structured problem statement using AI‑enabled analysis tools.
  • Session 3: (Develop Stage)
    • Apply co‑creative approaches to stimulate a broad spectrum of innovative ideas and solution concepts.
    • Utilize AI‑driven ideation‑prioritization methods to evaluate and identify the most innovative opportunities.
  • Session 4: (Deliver Stage)
    • Use a “Magazine Cover” prototyping approach to visualize conceptual ideas, transforming them into tangible, user‑centered design narratives and experiences.

(3.3) AI Tools for Each Stage will be Practiced or Demonstrated during the courses.

Part 4: Date, Fee and Registration

Official Course Title: DesignThinkers Academy 0.5-Day AI Design Thinking Awareness Course (AI Tools & AI Agents Included)

(4.1) Tuition Fee: In-house Class Only

(4.2) Date & Time: In-house Class Only

(4.3) Mode & Language: Face-to-face Model | Cantonese Presentation with English Materials

(4.4) Course Leaders and Facilitators: The course content is localized by the DesignThinkers Academy China program team (shown below) and delivered by certified, experienced Design Thinking facilitators. They will share practical insights and proven strategies for applying Design Thinking in innovation projects and organizational transformation. This hands-on approach empowers you to integrate Design Thinking principles directly into your daily work.

Part 5: About the AI Design Thinking Course Series

The AI Design Thinking (DT3.0) Courses are Action-Based Learning with Post-Class Execution Services that guide participants from foundational awareness to strategic leadership, enabling them to master over 40 Techniques with AI Tools of Design Thinking 3.0, Systems Thinking and Agile methods to drive business innovation. It comprises 3 levels: Strategic Innovation, Tactical Innovation, and Foundational Innovation.

Strategic InnovationMethod(s)Details
4-Day AI DesignThinkers Bootcamp: 
Sustainable Organizational Growth		DT3.0 & STCourse | Execution
2-Day AI Design Thinking Leadership Camp:
Creating Innovative Business		DT3.0 & STCourse | Execution
Tactical InnovationMethod(s)Details
2-Day AI Design Thinking with Deep Dive for Distinctive Value Creation CourseDT3.0 & STCourse | Execution
3-Day AI Design Sprint CourseDT3.0 & AgileCourse | Execution
2-Day AI Design Thinking Facilitation CourseDT3.0Course | Certification
Foundational InnovationMethod(s)Details
1-Day AI Design Thinking FundamentalsDT3.0Course | Execution
0.5-Day AI Design Thinking Awareness DT3.0Course

Part 6: Track Record

Since 2019, DesignThinkers Academy has conducted over 100 public courses (left), 11 co-hosted programs with universities, government, and industry bodies (details) (right), and 500+ in-house trainings. Programs cover business (details), social services, and public sectors(details), achieving proven results and strong industry recognition.

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