Design thinking
Design thinking
Explore the foundations and modern approaches of Design Thinking. Through hands-on exercises and creative techniques, you’ll learn to frame problems, generate ideas, and apply systems thinking to tackle real-world challenges with innovative solutions.
Skills
Use knowledge and understanding of appropriate research and analytical methods to reflect, critically evaluate and interpret the role of creativity, design thinking and problem-solving theory to design practice.
Communicate your ideas and processes to the market in a professional way.
Be proactive and take the creative lead on the creation and development of projects.
Skills
Use knowledge and understanding of appropriate research and analytical methods to reflect, critically evaluate and interpret the role of creativity, design thinking and problem-solving theory to design practice.
Communicate your ideas and processes to the market in a professional way.
Be proactive and take the creative lead on the creation and development of projects.
Skills
Use knowledge and understanding of appropriate research and analytical methods to reflect, critically evaluate and interpret the role of creativity, design thinking and problem-solving theory to design practice.
Communicate your ideas and processes to the market in a professional way.
Be proactive and take the creative lead on the creation and development of projects.
Structure
Week 1 - Thinking about Design
Week 2 - Past and Present of Design Thinking
Week 3 - What Designers Should Know?
Week 4 - Your Design Topic
Week 5 - Design as Contextualization I
Week 6 - Design as Contextualization II
Week 7 - Design as Process
Week 8 - Design as Collaboration
Week 9 - Design as Observation
Week 10 - Design as Ideation I
Week 11 - Design as Ideation II
Week 12 - Design as Creativity and Innovation
Week 13 - Design as Prototyping
Week 14 - Design as Storytelling
Week 15 - Design as Reflection
Week 16 - Final project
Structure
Week 1 - Thinking about Design
Week 2 - Past and Present of Design Thinking
Week 3 - What Designers Should Know?
Week 4 - Your Design Topic
Week 5 - Design as Contextualization I
Week 6 - Design as Contextualization II
Week 7 - Design as Process
Week 8 - Design as Collaboration
Week 9 - Design as Observation
Week 10 - Design as Ideation I
Week 11 - Design as Ideation II
Week 12 - Design as Creativity and Innovation
Week 13 - Design as Prototyping
Week 14 - Design as Storytelling
Week 15 - Design as Reflection
Week 16 - Final project
Structure
Week 1 - Thinking about Design
Week 2 - Past and Present of Design Thinking
Week 3 - What Designers Should Know?
Week 4 - Your Design Topic
Week 5 - Design as Contextualization I
Week 6 - Design as Contextualization II
Week 7 - Design as Process
Week 8 - Design as Collaboration
Week 9 - Design as Observation
Week 10 - Design as Ideation I
Week 11 - Design as Ideation II
Week 12 - Design as Creativity and Innovation
Week 13 - Design as Prototyping
Week 14 - Design as Storytelling
Week 15 - Design as Reflection
Week 16 - Final project
Accreditation
When you complete a programme, you’ll receive a credit-bearing certificate issued by the London School of Design and Marketing and accredited by the Norwich University of the Arts. It’s recognised by employers and trusted by professionals in creative and digital industries. You can use these credits towards a full degree.
Accreditation
When you complete a programme, you’ll receive a credit-bearing certificate issued by the London School of Design and Marketing and accredited by the Norwich University of the Arts. It’s recognised by employers and trusted by professionals in creative and digital industries. You can use these credits towards a full degree.
Accreditation
When you complete a programme, you’ll receive a credit-bearing certificate issued by the London School of Design and Marketing and accredited by the Norwich University of the Arts. It’s recognised by employers and trusted by professionals in creative and digital industries. You can use these credits towards a full degree.
£800.00
£800.00
flexible payment options available
flexible payment options available
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Real support from expert tutors
Real support from expert tutors
Real support from expert tutors
Start in April
Start in April
Start in April
Language: English, Spanish or Portuguese
Language: English, Spanish or Portuguese
Language: English, Spanish or Portuguese
16 weeks
16 weeks
16 weeks
Accredited Certificate
Accredited Certificate
Accredited Certificate
What our students say
What our students say
Don’t just take our word for it! Here’s what our learners have to say about their journey with us.
Don’t just take our word for it! Here’s what our learners have to say about their journey with us.
What our students say
Don’t just take our word for it! Here’s what our learners have to say about their journey with us.
"I chose LSDM because of the online accessibility to it. You can learn at your own pace, and it was just a course that looked very interesting to me to take."
Vian Roos
"I chose LSDM because of the online accessibility to it. You can learn at your own pace, and it was just a course that looked very interesting to me to take."
Vian Roos
"I chose LSDM because of the online accessibility to it. You can learn at your own pace, and it was just a course that looked very interesting to me to take."
Vian Roos
"I had the chance to further my education and doing it at home and keep working, so it was the perfect balance."
Ludovic Dumas
"I had the chance to further my education and doing it at home and keep working, so it was the perfect balance."
Ludovic Dumas
"I had the chance to further my education and doing it at home and keep working, so it was the perfect balance."
Ludovic Dumas
Who it's for
Who it's for
Who it's for
Our programmes are designed for professionals who want to lead in marketing, product, and design — not just keep up. Whether you’re starting out, pivoting careers, or deepening your expertise, this learning experience is built for you.
Marketers who want to speak the language of design and build campaigns that convert.
Designers aiming to expand their strategic thinking and business impact.
Career changers moving into digital roles across UX, branding, and product.
Founders & freelancers balancing multiple roles and skill sets.
Creative professionals wanting practical projects and portfolio-ready outcomes.
Earn a recognised certificate
Earn a recognised certificate
Earn a recognised certificate
When you complete a programme, you’ll receive a credit-bearing certificate issued by the London School of Design and Marketing and accredited by the Norwich University of the Arts. It’s recognised by employers and trusted by professionals in creative and digital industries. You can use these credits towards a full degree.
