Designing the Next Billion-Dollar Idea

Introduction

This expedition is crafted to help you understand how to transform your ideas into successful products, services, and experiences.

Ever wondered how companies like Airbnb, Uber, Doordash, Tesla, or Apple use customer-centric design thinking processes to create services we can't live without?

During this journey, you'll dive into hands-on experiences, learning about research, ideation, prototyping, and iteration to turn your ideas into tangible successful products and services. Whether you're sketching out your initial concept or envisioning a digital innovation that could revolutionize daily life, this adventure caters to curious minds eager to cultivate creative thinking as their superpower.

Together, we'll explore problem-solving, creative thinking, and all aspects of design.

Note : Students will have the opportunity to identify areas of interest and propose projects to earn additional units.

Essential Questions

• What internal and external factors affect a business venture?

• How is design thinking important for an entrepreneurial mindset? 

• How does customer empathy impact the success of an idea?

Learning Objectives

• Create a business plan for an entrepreneurial venture

• Develop design thinking skills in order to create a successful venture idea