Introductory description

N/A.

Module web page

Module aims

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

The main aim of this module is to offer a broad perspective on design thinking and digital innovation.
The sessions cover:

• Introduction and key concepts
• Design thinking
• Digital innovation practice and cases
• Designing open innovation processes
• Designing digital innovations: design inquiry and field study techniques
• Design workshops
• Managing and scaling digital innovations
  The teaching consists of lectures and seminars. The module gives the opportunity for students to generate a digital innovation concept with strategic potential by using design inquiry techniques. The design inquiry will include a minor ethnographic field study, design workshops, use of qualitative analysis techniques, and concept assessment.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• Understand the organising logic of digital innovation and its implications for managing and designing digital ventures.
• Understand frameworks for innovation in digital service and product settings.
• Understand design as a tool for technological innovation.
• Choose and apply relevant theoretical frameworks to analyse specific cases.

Indicative reading list

Reading lists can be found in Talis

Subject specific skills

To review key challenges in effectively design digital innovations.
To be able to present a technology proposal, highlighting strengths and weaknesses of designs leading to a balanced view and recommendation.

Transferable skills

Learn how to conduct design inquiry.
Demonstrate written and oral communication skills.