Design Thinking
Issued by
Thomas College
Earners of this badge have demonstrated the ability to apply the design thinking process to a specific challenge. After understanding their audience and problem, they have created a prototype, tested it, and iterated on it. They have shared at least a second version of a prototype in a public forum. Additionally, they have taken the time to reflect on what they've learned, why it matters, and how they might proceed in the future.
- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
- Cost Free
Skills
- Active Listening
- Adaptability
- Asking Effective Questions
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Consultative Mindset
- Creativity
- Critical Thinking
- Design Thinking
- Finding Alternative Approaches
- Flexibility
- Identifying Key Information
- Innovation
- Inquiry
- Observation
- Problem Assessment
- Problem Definition
- Problem Identification
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Remote Collaboration
- Research
- Resilience
- Self-Management
- Taking Initiative
- Technology Skills
- Time Management
Earning Criteria
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Complete a long-term project (at least a semester) using the design thinking process and an approved framework (Stanford d.School, IDEO, or L.A.U.N.C.H.)
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Submit a critical reflection and required project materials for review.
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Earn a score of 80% or better when project materials and reflection are scored using a rubric designed by Thomas College.