Design Thinking Workshop Series
The Design Thinking Workshop Series is an initiative of the
Design Thinking and Innovation Academy (DTIA) of the DesignSingapore Council. The Academy aims to develop design thinking capabilities in companies from the Healthcare, Food & Beverage, Retail & Services and Manufacturing clusters for competitiveness and growth.
The workshops are programmed at three levels: Level 1 Inspiration Workshop, Level 2 Opportunity Workshop and Level 3 Implementation Workshop. The workshops introduce the key principles of design thinking and methods of application, including working on an actual project using design thinking.
Which workshops are open for application?
What is the workshop programme?
What are the benefits of attending the workshops?
Who is eligible?
What is the application process?
Which workshops are open for application?
We are working to organise the next Design Thinking Workshop Series. Look out for updates on this page.
If you have any questions, please email us at dtia@designsingapore.org.
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What is the workshop programme?
Participants can choose one of the following options:
Option 1
| Level 1 Inspiration Workshop
This 1-day workshop will introduce the key principles of design thinking to participants and illustrate the benefits of the design thinking approach as a strategy for innovation.
The workshop is targeted at C-level executives, decision makers, and participants managing innovation. It is limited to a maximum of 40 participants. |
Option 2
| Level 1 Inspiration Workshop
This 1-day workshop will introduce the key principles of design thinking to participants and illustrate the benefits of the design thinking approach as a strategy for innovation.
The workshop is targeted at C-level executives, decision makers, and participants managing innovation. It is limited to a maximum of 40 participants.
Level 2 Opportunity Workshop
This 4-day workshop is based on each team’s innovation project. It will take the participants through the design thinking and design-driven innovation process from developing user empathy to low-resolution prototyping and testing with the users. The outcome of the workshop is the creation of a strong design brief(s), some initial concepts and a clear articulation of the tone of design interventions that could deliver meaningful innovation and value.
The workshop is targeted at teams who manage or are involved in the innovation process. It is limited to 4 teams from different organisations. Each team should comprise of 4 to 6 people from the same company and the entire workshop is capped at 25 participants.
Level 3 Implementation Workshop
This 2-day workshop is a continuation from the Level 2 Opportunity Workshop. It will guide the participants to develop their selected opportunity areas further and determine how design innovation can be implemented. Participants will also identify a number of specific interventions / concepts / solutions as pilot development projects. |
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What are the benefits of attending the workshops?
Level 1 Inspiration Workshop
Participants will be introduced to the unique value of the design thinking process, how it relates to specific business objectives and learn how design thinking can help achieve success through a strong business vision.
Level 2 Opportunity Workshop
Participants will gain hands-on experience of the entire design thinking process through its application to an actual project and, in the process, develop new products and services. Participants will also be able to understand the process required to translate ideas from uncovering users’ needs and wants into quick prototypes.
In between the Level 2 and Level 3 workshops, participants may need to carry out further research around their selected opportunity area, testing initial ideas and concepts to further enrich and inform the design brief.
Level 3 Implementation Workshop
Participants will develop confidence in applying the design thinking approach to their own organisation and to effectively engage designers. This will help in the development of a strong design brief for the implementation phase of innovation and to achieve impactful results. .
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Who is eligible?
All Workshops
| 1. Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents or those who possess a valid Singapore Employment Pass; and
2. Employee, partners or business owners of a registered company based in Singapore for at least 1 year |
Option 2
| Applications for Option 2 must be made in a group/team, preferably a project team within an organisation with a current/upcoming project relevant to the industry cluster for implementation in the near future.
The size of the team applying should be between 4 to 6 members. Each team should nominate a team leader. The team should be multi-disciplinary, ideally with a combined representation from strategic and operational staff.
Note:
• It is recommended that senior management from the teams applying for Option 2 attend the same Level 1 workshop in order to maximise value and knowledge transfer
• Please refer to the respective workshop’s programme sheet for the full requirements |
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What is the application process?
Step 1
| For Option 1 (Level 1 workshop)
Please prepare the following e-documents in PDF format for application:
1. Application Form (see available workshops for form download)
2. Photocopy of NRIC of each participant
For Option 2 (Level 1-3 workshop)
Please prepare the following e-documents in PDF format for application:
1. Application Form (see available workshops for form download)
2. Photocopy of NRIC of each participant
3. Curriculum Vitae of each participant
4. Short Company Profile, stating the company’s past projects in design and innovation and major awards (if any)
5. A short write-up on the current project for future implementation.
The write-up should include the following:
a. Present design / business challenges & opportunities
b. Insights and trends already obtained for the current project
c. Proposed current project descriptor and objectives
d. Expectations of the design thinking workshops with regards to the project development
6. Any other information deemed useful to enhance the application
Note: All application details are retained in the strictest confidence. |
Step 2
| Email your submissions and required documents by the deadline to:
Name: Ms Siti Shahira
Email: Siti_Shahira_Zailani@mci.gov.sg
Telephone: 6837 9915
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be notified through email. |
For enquiries regarding the programme, please contact:
Name: Mr Kelvin Tan
Email: kelvin_tan@mci.gov.sg
Telephone: 6837 9429
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