Designing for a Future Where No One Feels Socially Isolated – Online Course
Discover the empathetic Design Thinking process with Samsung to help imagine a future where social isolation is minimised In a year with periods of isolation how can we design a future of social unity Are you curious about the possibilities technology can bring to solve the pressing issues of social isolation in the UK On this two-week course youll hear from a diverse range of experts on the topic of social isolation including Ibrahim Javed Founder of Deen Developers Alex Fefegha co-founder of design studio COMUZI and lecturer in creative computing Adah Parris Futurist Systems Thinker Storyteller and Artist Work together to imagine a future where social isolation is minimised for all One of our collective most basic needs as humans is socialisation On this course youll explore social isolation in a variety of settings looking at the disproportionate impact of social isolation on vulnerable and underrepresented populations Explore the role of technology as a vehicle for change You will look at how we use technology as a tool to connect and help us understand our relationship with ourselves with others and with our environments Empathy in Design Thinking increases the opportunities that technology can bring By the end of this course youll develop an understanding of the fundamentals of Design Thinking a non-linear and iterative process used by many technology companies like Samsung to solve problems and create innovative solutions Throughout this course youll build your confidence through non-formal debating activities explore alternative storytelling frameworks and learn action-based critical thinking and empathy mapping techniques Samsungs Solve for Tomorrow This course forms part of Samsungs Solve for Tomorrow programme offering young people a chance to explore the role tech can play in solving some of societys biggest issues Design the future No qualifications needed An introduction to the course from Samsung plus Samsung UKs POV on Social Isolation in the UK An in-depth critique on whats happening in Social Isolation in the UK today Example of built solutions and their impact on Social Isolation in the UK An introduction to Design Thinking Imagining what might be possible for society if technology is imbued within Social Isolation Using Empathetic Design Thinking to bring ideas to life Reflect on how social isolation relates to you today Compare and discuss the state of social isolation in the UK today Identify and interpret opportunities and challenges when designing a future where no one feels socially isolated Explore the opportunities that technology can bring when designing a future where no one feels socially isolated Understand the fundamentals of design thinking Develop an understanding of the importance of empathy when design thinking Develop a playful attitude to ideation in response to the proposition Designing a Future where No One Feels Socially Isolated
