Creative Problem Solving Using Design Thinking
Timeline
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January 16, 2024Experience start
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January 22, 2024Introduce Challenge to Students
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January 31, 2024Stage 1 Complete
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February 19, 2024Stage 2 Complete
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March 13, 2024Stage 3 Complete
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April 3, 2024Stages 4 & 5 Complete
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April 26, 2024Experience end
Timeline
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January 16, 2024Experience start
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January 22, 2024Introduce Challenge to Students
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January 31, 2024Stage 1 Complete
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February 19, 2024Stage 2 Complete
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March 13, 2024Stage 3 Complete
At this time, a draft proposal of ideas will be shared.
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April 3, 2024Stages 4 & 5 Complete
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April 22, 2024Final Presentations
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April 26, 2024Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Public relations Graphic design Communications Product or service launchSkills
use of design thinking to solve complex problems creative problem solving creative thinking innovative thinkingLooking for creative, innovative ideas? Bring on students from Waynesburg University to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience.
Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.
Learners in this program/experience will:
- Use design thinking to solve complex problems;
- Identify and use the processes and methods of creative problem solving;
- Apply a range of appropriate practical creativity techniques and frameworks;
- Demonstrate leadership abilities and group facilitation skills.
What can our learners do for your company?
Learners in groups of 3-5 will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.
- Evaluate a challenge and share creative recommendations about a product, process, or service;
- Provide solutions-based approaches to solving complex problems.
Learners
At the end of the experience, your company/organization will:
- Receive project reports outlining the research conducted on audience, defining the problem(s) and opportunities, ideas generated, possible prototype(s), evaluation of prototype(s), and final results.
(Deliverables are negotiable, and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization.)*
Project timeline
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January 16, 2024Experience start
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January 22, 2024Introduce Challenge to Students
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January 31, 2024Stage 1 Complete
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February 19, 2024Stage 2 Complete
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March 13, 2024Stage 3 Complete
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April 3, 2024Stages 4 & 5 Complete
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April 26, 2024Experience end
Timeline
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January 16, 2024Experience start
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January 22, 2024Introduce Challenge to Students
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January 31, 2024Stage 1 Complete
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February 19, 2024Stage 2 Complete
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March 13, 2024Stage 3 Complete
At this time, a draft proposal of ideas will be shared.
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April 3, 2024Stages 4 & 5 Complete
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April 22, 2024Final Presentations
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April 26, 2024Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
Project activities that learners can complete may include, but are not limited to:
- New brand identities;
- Public Relations campaigns;
- Product, process, or service design and/or redesign.
Students in the Department of Communication at Waynesburg University learn to craft messages for distribution across many mass media. Students are expected to complete a wide variety of practical experiences to develop a portfolio of work. Students enrolled in Creativity Theory and Practice have a passion for visual design, public relations, advertising, and/or communication.
Students possess a variety of skills that include, but are not limited to:
- Use of Adobe design software (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign);
- Web design;
- Message design and color theory;
- Brand management;
- Writing and editing;
- Research;
- Strategic planning;
- Relationship building and management;
- Social Media;
- Creativity
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Must be willing to provide feedback to students throughout the process.
Must be willing and available to meet with students for a final presentation.
Timeline
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January 16, 2024Experience start
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January 22, 2024Introduce Challenge to Students
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January 31, 2024Stage 1 Complete
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February 19, 2024Stage 2 Complete
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March 13, 2024Stage 3 Complete
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April 3, 2024Stages 4 & 5 Complete
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April 26, 2024Experience end
Timeline
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January 16, 2024Experience start
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January 22, 2024Introduce Challenge to Students
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January 31, 2024Stage 1 Complete
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February 19, 2024Stage 2 Complete
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March 13, 2024Stage 3 Complete
At this time, a draft proposal of ideas will be shared.
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April 3, 2024Stages 4 & 5 Complete
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April 22, 2024Final Presentations
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April 26, 2024Experience end