Important Notice

This programme/event will take place on Zoom. To participate, please join our session at: https://nlbsingapore.zoom.us/j/3621240489?pwd=V29YcHlBNmpiZVNwZnlmTVorcGwzZz09. 

About the Programme 

Design thinking is a human-centred, interdisciplinary approach to innovation and creative problem-solving. It has been gaining in popularity in recent years and has been adopted by many companies compelled to innovate to stay relevant and competitive. This 1-hour session will give you a quick overview of the design thinking process, mindset and commonly used tools.

The growing popularity of design thinking is largely a result of increasing number of successful products and services that have great understanding of the target users’ needs. Design thinking introduces a 5-phase structured approach to problem-solving and innovation that focuses on the needs of people.  We will explore the purpose of each phase within the design thinking process and discuss how activities and tools such as brainstorming and empathy map can help in the development of products and services that will delight users.

About the speaker

Ms. Grace Chan is a Senior Lecturer with the School of Information Technology at Nanyang Polytechnic. With a background in IT and UI/UX design, she has played the role of teacher, coach and mentor to learners of different ages in areas such as user experience, innovation and web design. Besides teaching and training, she has also led and facilitated numerous design thinking workshops for both colleagues and external stakeholders.  Grace enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience in design thinking, to help her students succeed in designing usable and innovative solutions.

Online Programme/Event Administrative Information

• This programme is conducted entirely online
• Do ensure you have a strong internet connection. Using your mobile data is not recommended
• The National Library Board, Singapore (NLB) reserves the right in its absolute discretion to disqualify or refuse admission to any registrant any reason and without notice