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Design Thinking Masterclass

Design Thinking Masterclass

By Mike Stevenson

Explore what it takes to make design thinking work in the real world. We talk to design thinkers about the challenges of implementing Human Centred Design in Business, Government and Not-For-Profit organisations and how they work to overcome them.
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Episode 5 - Steve Brown, Strategic Designer

Design Thinking MasterclassOct 24, 2022

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Episode 5 - Steve Brown, Strategic Designer

Episode 5 - Steve Brown, Strategic Designer

In episode five of Design Thinking Masterclass, we talk with Strategic Designer, Steve Brown. Steve shares his journey transitioning to design thinking from a customer contact background and how trusting in the process has allowed him to lead design thinking approaches to solve complex challenges for some of Australia's largest companies and disruptive startups. Steve shares his advice on navigating the process of design thinking from research through to implementation and winning executive support for the change.

Episode: 4

Topics: Case studies in Design Thinking, learning Design Thinking, leading design thinking, practicing design thinking, human centred design, hcd, winning executive support.

Guests: Steve Brown, Strategic Designer - https://www.linkedin.com/in/austevebrown/

Host: Mike Stevenson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestevensonmba/

Produced by: The Healthy Organisation www.healthyorg.com.au

Find out more about the MBA Masterclass in Design Thinking:

https://healthyorg.com.au/home-page/learn/mba-masterclass-in-design-thinking/

Find out more about Deakin University's range of degree stackable Masterclasses:

https://www.deakin.edu.au/study/find-a-course/short-courses/stackable-short-courses

Recommendations:

Mural Templates - https://www.mural.co/templates 

Miro Templates - https://miro.com/templates/

Dovetail for User research - https://dovetailapp.com

IDEOU - Designing Strategy - https://www.ideou.com/products/designing-strategy

Book - Non-bullshit innovation by David Rowan - https://www.booktopia.com.au/non-bullshit-innovation-david-rowan/book/9781787631199.html

Blog - Benedict Evans - https://www.ben-evans.com

Blog - Stratechery - https://stratechery.com

The Hustle - https://thehustle.co

Trends - https://trends.co

Volunteering with uni startup incubators like UTS Hatchery & Deakin Spark

https://spark.deakin.edu.au

Oct 24, 202258:12
Episode 4 - From Prototype to Solution with Douglas Ferguson of Voltage Control

Episode 4 - From Prototype to Solution with Douglas Ferguson of Voltage Control

In episode four of Design Thinking Masterclass, we talk with Douglas Ferguson, President of Voltage Control. Douglas talks about his journey to design thinking from a technology background and how design thinking extends beyond ideas and prototypes into changing cultures and delivering solutions. Outside of his work as a CTO, investor and Facilitator, Douglas is also co-author of the books 'How to Remix Anything' and 'Start Within'. His most recent book 'Beyond the Prototype' provides advice for how to move past the post-design sprint slump and realise your solution.


Episode: 4

Topics: Delivery and implementation of solutions generated through design thinking.

Guests: Douglas Ferguson, President of Voltage Control 

Host: Mike Stevenson https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcs888/

Produced by: The Healthy Organisation www.healthyorg.com.au

Find out more about Deakin University MBA Masterclasses:

https://www.deakin.edu.au/business/study-opportunities/your-new-career-journey/mba-masterclasses

Recommendations:

'Power of Moments' (Book) by Chip & Dan Heath

'The Art of the Gathering: How we meet and why it matters' (Book) by Priya Parker

'Superhuman: Life at the extremes of mental and physical ability' (Book) by Rowan Hooper

'Beyond the Prototype: A roadmap for navigating the fuzzy area between ideas and outcomes' (Book) by Douglas Ferguson

'Start Within: How to Sell Your Idea, Overcome Roadblocks, and Love Your Job' (Book) by Karen Holst and Douglas Ferguson 

'slide:ology: The Art and Science of Presentation Design' (Book) by Nancy Duarte

'Cascades: How to Create a Movement that Drives Transformational Change' (Book) by Greg Satell


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Episode 3 - Facilitating Workshops and Prototyping with Dan Levy of More Space for Light
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Episode 1 - User Interviews and Discovery with Sue Lim and Josh Lee (part 1)
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