Design Thinking and Innovation III

1)Design Thinking Framework Revisited

  • Identifying research gaps in food science, food engineering, and food safety.
  •  Problem statement formulation and defining research objectives.
  • Literature review: benchmarking existing technologies and solutions.

2)Problem Scoping and Opportunity Identification

  • Techniques for problem discovery and framing.
  • Identifying gaps and opportunities in existing systems.
  • Leveraging tools like Journey Mapping and SWOT Analysis.
  • 3) Ideation Techniques and Advanced Prototyping
  • Brainstorming 2.0: Mind Mapping and SCAMPER techniques.
  • Prototyping with a focus on technology integration.
  •  Real-world prototyping examples from diverse industries.

4)Validation and Iterative Development

  • Usability testing methods and feedback incorporation.
  •  Iterative design models: Agile and Lean principles.
  • Creating Minimum Viable Products (MVPs).

  • 5)Innovation Strategy and Entrepreneurship
  • Bridging design with business models (Canvas Model).
  •  Strategies for market positioning and scaling innovations.
  • Ethical considerations and sustainable innovation practices.

6) Case Studies and Capstone Projects

  •  Real-world applications of design thinking in Chemical Engineering.
  • Group projects focusing on an innovative solution for an industry-related
    problem.
  •  Presentation and feedback.
Skill Level: Beginner