Girls in Tech Phoenix Design Thinking Bootcamp

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About this event

Shake up your approach to work or boost your skills with this exciting Girls in Tech Phoenix Design Thinking Bootcamp!

We’re proud to partner with McKinsey, Marsh, Nike, McKesson, and ASU E + I to deliver an intensive, hands-on, 2-day design thinking workshop.

Expect to walk away:

Knowing how to practically apply design thinking practices in the workplace.

Feeling more confident thinking in-the-moment.

With tactics and tools you can use straight away.

The course dives into design thinking theory and examples, with the opportunity to engage in a real-life design thinking challenge to test your newfound creative skills.

Requirements:

The requirements for participation and success in this Design Thinking intensive are threefold

Personal: curiosity, patience, empathy, and an insatiable desire to problem-solve

Social: group work, communication skills, and some interviewing of strangers (potential users)

Technical: access to a computer and very minimal design skills(document layout & sketching)

What Should You Bring:

Students should provide their own writing instrument, note or sketchbook, and wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

No previous design thinking or particular technical skills are required to attend this course!