This one-day workshop is designed to be a fast-paced exploration of how design thinking, combined with the power of AI, can unlock new approaches to problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation in the workplace. Whether you're new to design thinking or looking to deepen your practice, this session provides hands-on experience applying key principles alongside accessible and practical AI tools.
Participants will learn how to approach real-world challenges with empathy, curiosity, and experimentation. You're welcome to bring a project or challenge to consider throughout the day. While there won't be time to fully develop individual projects, you'll leave with practical tools, insights and next steps that can be applied immediately.
Throughout the workshop, we'll explore how AI can serve as a creative partner helping to re-frame challenges, generate ideas, synthesize information and support human-centered decision-making. You'll gain a practical understanding of how to use AI thoughtfully and ethically to enhance your innovation process.
Ideal for individuals and teams who want to:
- Gain a hands-on introduction to design thinking fundamentals
- Learn how to integrate AI into brainstorming, research and creative workflows
- Explore new ways to address workplace challenges with empathy and innovation
- Leave with practical tools and strategies they can immediately apply in their work
Key Takeaways
- Clarify Problems - Learn how AI can help define, refine and prioritize the right challenges to solve.
- Accelerate Research - Use AI to efficiently gather, organize and summarize information that informs decision-making
- Expand Ideas - Combine AI-powered insights with collaborative techniques to generate and evaluate creative solutions
- Build Forward Momentum - Leave with templates, tools, and prompts that support continued innovation beyond the workshop
Cost: Free to attend. During registration, you will be asked to provide your department’s chart of accounts. A $75 fee will apply only if you cancel your registration within 7 days of the workshop or fail to attend. If you are unsure of your department’s chart of accounts, please check with your supervisor or department budget administrator.
REGISTER IN THE UC LEARNING CENTER
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