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