Design Thinking Workshop

Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive West, Burnaby, V5A 1S6

GDG on Campus Simon Fraser University - Burnaby, Canada

Learn to empathize with users, create impactful user stories, and turn ideas into innovative solutions in this workshop with Avni Kapoor and Katie Sun.

Jan 29, 12:30 – 2:00 AM (UTC)

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Key Themes

Community Building

About this event

A Hack-The-Sem Workshop: Design Thinking

Hack-The-Sem Workshops are open to all, including non Hack-The-Sem hackers!


Join our Design Thinking Workshop and d
iscover the secrets to designing products that captivate and connect with users!

Dive into design thinking and learn how to create compelling user stories, identify user needs, and guide a product's evolution from ideation to prototyping. Through hands-on activities, teamwork, and iterative problem-solving, you'll gain actionable insights to foster innovation and enhance your creativity.


Location: SFU Burnaby Campus, ASB 9896

Date: Tuesday, January 28th, 2025

Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM


Important Notes:

This workshop is open to all students, including non Hack-The-Sem hackers.

Bring a laptop or tablet for accessing online tools.


In This Workshop You Will:

  • Master Core Design Thinking Principles: Empathize with users, define their needs, and craft user stories that drive product development.
  • Learn about Google's Design Sprint: How to apply it and walking through iterative design thinking.
  • Strengthen Collaboration: Learn skills in cross-disciplinary communication, teamwork techniques, and strategies for supporting dynamic product development.


When

When

Wednesday, January 29, 2025
12:30 AM – 2:00 AM (UTC)

Facilitators

  • Avni Kapoor

    WorkSafe BC

    Product Management Intern

  • Katie Sun

    Wave Financial

    SWE Intern

Organizers

  • Felicia Jiang

    Organizer

  • Shivanshu Bansal

    Amazon

    Co-Organizer

  • Jaclyn Sunardi

    Director of Events

  • Saarang Anand

    Co-Director of Marketing

  • Mastaan Randhawa

    Co-Director of Design

  • Samiha Raida

    Director of Finance

  • Joann Vu

    Co-Director of Design

  • Joanne Ndagire

    Co-Director of Marketing

  • Camille Ng

    Co-Director of Partnerships

  • lacey swamy

    Co-Director of Partnerships

  • Isitha Tennakoon

    Co-Director of Events

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