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OCAD - Online
Ideation+Prototyping - Mar 15 - Apr 23, 2021 - NC2021CAD10X157

CSMC-N201 - Ideation + Prototyping for Human-Centred Design Micro-Certification: Building on existing collaborative relationships between OCAD University and the Universities’ industry partners, the Human-Centred Design Micro-Certification Series focuses on key skills in areas of product design and development. This Micro-Certification is developed in collaboration with Myant Inc. and supported by eCampus Ontario. OCAD U conducted over 30 user interviews with companies working in the start-up space. This market research revealed an explicit need for this specialized training. The challenge in identifying workers with these skills is hindering the development and success of their businesses. Key to growth of any business in the consumer product space is the ability to ensure these products are effectively designed to meet the needs of real people. The application of these skills to multiple industry contexts will be informed by an understanding of equity, decolonization, diversity and inclusivity.

Foundational Knowledge
. Ability to describe and embed in design principles of why, where and how to use these skills
. Ability to describe and embed the cycle of user research to iterate/validate ideas
. Ability to describe and embed iterative design around constraints
. Depth of Learning Skills
. Create storyboards, flows, visual design
. Plan for inclusive and accessible design
. Present design concepts to the team, then discussing and integrating feedback
. Conduct user testing, collect feedback, apply new findings to update assumptions
. Transversal (Cross-domain) Attitudes and S

Registration Dates
Online:Sat  Oct 17, 2020  12:00AM - Mon  Mar 1, 2021  11:55PM
General:Sat  Oct 17, 2020  12:00AM - Mon  Mar 1, 2021  11:55PM
Season:
2020/21
Course Type:Open to All Adults
Location: Online
Instructor:None Assigned
Status: Registration Closed
Flex Registration:No  
Date Range: Mon  Mar 15, 2021 - Fri  Apr 23, 2021
Rates: 
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Registration Fee
$675.00 + G  
Sessions: 6
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1Mon  Mar 15, 202112:00AM - 11:55PM
Location: Online
2Mon  Mar 22, 202112:00AM - 11:55PM
Location: Online
3Mon  Mar 29, 202112:00AM - 11:55PM
Location: Online
4Mon  Apr 5, 202112:00AM - 11:55PM
Location: Online
5Mon  Apr 12, 202112:00AM - 11:50PM
Location: Online
6Fri  Apr 23, 202112:00AM - 11:55PM
Location: Online
Information and Requirements
Instructor: TBA Ideation + Prototyping is the second micro-certification in the Human-Centred Design Series. This Micro-Certification consists of one intensive course that builds on the observations and research gathered in the Empathy + Social Insight for Human-Centred Design Micro-Certification. Participants will develop a digital or physical prototype in response to the complex challenges and opportunities at the intersection of design, technology, and social theory.
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