We’re thrilled to announce that the first-ever AI-empowered Design Thinking (DT3.0) program from DesignThinkers Academy China has been successfully completed in Shenzhen, the national city of innovation in China.
The two-day class was held on October 18–19, 2025, at Block #5, Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hub. It was led by three Certified Design Thinking Facilitators — Mr. Paul Lee (Course Leader), Ms. Tiffany Liu, and Mr. Michael Tong — who brought their deep expertise and passion to guide participants through this groundbreaking learning experience.
The class brought together 19 participants from various cities across Guangdong Province, creating a dynamic environment for collaboration and creative problem solving. Throughout the program, participants not only explored the tools, methods, and technologies of AI-driven Design Thinking, but also engaged in business simulation-based training that encouraged them to immediately apply what they learned into practice.
This milestone marks a significant step forward in merging Design Thinking with Artificial Intelligence — a powerful synergy that will shape the future of innovation, creativity, and human-centered transformation in China.
A huge thank you to all participants for your energy, curiosity, and imagination, and to our facilitators for their exceptional leadership and guidance throughout the program.
The future of Design Thinking in the age of AI has begun — and it started right here, in Shenzhen.
Course Organisers
About DesignThinkers Academy
DesignThinkers Academy (DTA) is one of the world’s leading Design Thinking training institutes. The team of global experts can facilitate the transition from a strictly product-oriented organization to a more customer-oriented and human-centered one. Furthermore, DTA is a worldwide organization represented in 28 countries. DTA Hong Kong is the sole authorized partner of DesignThinkers Academy in Hong Kong. DTA HK has decided to provide world-class Design Thinking training programs with successful localized cases and execution practices.
About InnoEdge Consulting
InnoEdge Consulting is a leading management consulting firm based in Hong Kong, specializing in Technology-driven Innovation Management Services. We are dedicated to Enhancing Innovation Effectiveness and Return across major sectors in the Hong Kong SAR, Mainland China, and Asia through Design Thinking and advanced innovation management methods. Our initiatives are strategically designed to embed a robust culture of innovation, ensuring impactful outcomes that resonate across the region. We operate the training programs of DesignThinkers Academy in Hong Kong and Mainland China.
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 Innovation | Method(s) | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Day AI DesignThinkers Bootcamp: Sustainable Organizational Growth | DT3.0 & ST | Course | Execution |
| 2-Day AI Design Thinking Leadership Camp: Creating Innovative Business | DT3.0 & ST | Course | Execution |
| Tactical Innovation | Method(s) | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Day AI Design Thinking Deep Drive Course | DT3.0 & ST | Course | Execution |
| 3-Day AI Design Sprint Course | DT3.0 & Agile | Course | Execution |
| 2-Day AI Design Thinking Facilitation Course | DT3.0 | Course | Certification |
| Foundational Innovation | Method(s) | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Day AI Design Thinking Fundamentals | DT3.0 | Course | Execution |
| 0.5-Day AI Design Thinking Awareness | DT3.0 | Course |
