Siebel Center for Design

Looking for a smarter way to tackle problems, no matter your field? It starts with the right mindset. 🧠 Join us for the "Mindsets of Human-Centered Design" workshop and explore how these six critical mindsets can transform the way you solve challenges: 💬 Collaboration – Solve complex problems by working effectively with others, leveraging diverse perspectives. 🗣 Communication – Share ideas clearly and listen actively to ensure everyone’s on the same page. 🎨 Creativity – Think outside the box to generate fresh solutions that break away from the obvious. 🔬 Experimentation – Test and iterate on your ideas without fear of failure, turning lessons into better results. 👥 Human-Centeredness – Focus on the needs of people to create solutions that truly resonate. 🤔 Metacognition – Reflect on your own thinking process to make smarter, more thoughtful decisions. This isn’t just for designers—it’s for anyone who wants to improve problem-solving skills and boost project outcomes in any setting. 📅 Thursday, September 19, 2024 | 2-4 PM 📍 SCD Classroom 1002 📝 Register now: https://buff.ly/4ggX5OI

👀 We've still got room in our DTX 180: Exercising Empathy course in the 2nd 8 weeks (term B begins 10/21). Become one of those cool people "in the know" about SCD and human-centered design! 😎 More info on this and other courses here ➡ https://lnkd.in/gpQG8pQR You can find the full calendar of all of our workshops and events this semester here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g3_uQbGZ

Join us for the inaugural session of our "Design Dialogues" series featuring Kevin Finke ('92, Advertising), Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Experience Willow. Kevin’s journey from a University of Illinois graduate to leading transformative projects for Disney, HBO, and Coca-Cola is truly inspiring. In this conversation, Kevin will delve into the role of curiosity in human-centered design, and how it can drive inclusion and belonging in the workplace. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a visionary in the field. 📅 Date: September 13, 2024 🕒 Time: 3-5pm 📍 Location: Siebel Center for Design's Sunset Studio Secure your spot now—space is limited! https://buff.ly/3MAqkyg College of Media - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising

The Capstone is an essential component of the Master of Veterinary Science degree program at Illinois, as it gives students the opportunity to take a real-world problem in veterinary science and analyze plausible solutions. Through a partnership with the Siebel Center for Design, our faculty and students share more about the human-centered design thinking process and key takeaways from the course. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4e2C1cT

🔍 Enhance Your Teaching with Human-Centered Design 📚 Educators, are you looking to integrate more innovative, student-focused strategies into your teaching? Join our Design Thinking Workshop for Educators series, starting with "Exploring Ways of Integrating HCD in your Teaching and Courses" on September 12, from 12:30-1:30pm CST. In this workshop, we'll dive into Human-Centered Design (HCD) and explore how it can elevate your course content, engage students more effectively, and make your teaching more impactful. Whether you're in higher ed, K-12, or preparing for a future in education, this session will provide practical tools to help you stay ahead in today's fast-changing educational landscape. 🗓 Date: September 12 🕐 Time: 12:30-1:30pm CST 💻 Location: Zoom 📲 RSVP here: https://buff.ly/4e0FEjI #DesignThinking #Educators #HumanCenteredDesign #TeachingStrategies

Unlock your creative potential with Human-Centered Design! 🌟 Join us on September 5th from 2-4 pm at SCD for our workshop, "Getting Started with Human-Centered Design." Whether you're looking to innovate in your career, enhance your projects, or simply learn a new way to tackle challenges, this hands-on session is perfect for you. We'll dive into design thinking techniques that can be applied across various fields to create impactful, user-focused solutions. Best of all, it's free and open to everyone—students, faculty, staff, and curious community members alike. Secure your spot today! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gZpuRjV8

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It was great to meet new faculty this afternoon at the Illinois New Faculty Orientation! Everyone is excited about the beginning of the new academic year and what Siebel Center for Design is offering! Calling Faculty members and ALL Educators: If you are interested to learn more the applications of Human-Centered Design in Teaching, register for our five virtual free online workshops here: https://lnkd.in/geR_xQHE If you are interested to become an SCD Affiliate, learn more about our Affiliate Program and submit an application here: https://lnkd.in/gpVuBj_X If you are interested to learn about and apply Human-Centered Design to address an educational issue, request a retreat here: https://lnkd.in/g8VN3CZ6 #designthinking #humancentereddesign #newfacultyorientation #highereducation #teachingandlearning

It was awesome to kick-off the school year with the UNI HIGH teachers at the Siebel Center for Design! We hosted a Human-Centered Design showcase and shared ways to integrate HCD in school curricula with the teachers. Jason Boumstein and Julie Bar from New Trier High School District shared their experiences in integrating HCD in their work with the UNI HIGH teachers. It was exciting to see the HCD League of Schools in action! We look forward to collaborating with more schools to bring HCD to K-12 education. For ways to integrate HCD in school STEM curricula, check out our recent publications: Shehab, S., & Bergandine, D. (2024). Chemistry By Design: A 4-Week In-Person and Virtual Activity to Teach Chemistry Through Human-Centered Design: Invited Instructional Tool Brief. Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 25(1). Tucker Parks, T., & Shehab, S. (2024). People Designing for People: A One-Week Human-Centered Design Engineering Summer Camp for Pre-College Students. The Science Teacher, 91(2), 54-60. #designthinking #k12education #humancentereddesign #STEMeducation

Last week marked the end of my internship at the Siebel Center for Design and the past three months have been an incredible learning experience. I was introduced to Human-Centered Design, a concept that plays a pivotal role in how products, services, and experiences are created today. During my internship, I got a chance to work on five incredible projects that helped me embrace the human-centered designer in me and also broaden my creative mindset. From the pool full of knowledge I gained, here are a few key concepts I'd like to share: 💡 When addressing a problem, it's essential to consider three key aspects: desirability, viability and feasibility. Desirability involves understanding and prioritizing what users truly want and need in a product or service. Viability ensures that the solution is financially sustainable and aligns with the overall business goals. Lastly, feasibility confirms that the solution is technically possible and can be effectively implemented. Together, these aspects form a balanced approach to creating successful and impactful products or services. 💡 A user-first and user-centric approach means always putting the user at the forefront of the design process. This approach ensures that products and services are tailored to meet the specific needs and preferences of the users. I applied this mindset in my projects by using processes like user journey mapping, user interviews, and empathy mapping, which helped me gain a deeper understanding of the users and create solutions that truly resonate with them. 💡 The third concept, which we used throughout the internship and is my favorite, revolves around empathy, collaboration, and iteration. Empathy is all about truly understanding the user, going beyond what they say or do to grasp how they feel and think. Collaboration, on the other hand, means working together in a way that builds on each other's ideas. Instead of pointing out what's wrong with an idea, you find ways to improve and expand on it, this is the "Yes, And" approach. Finally, iteration is the process of refining and improving solutions through repeated cycles of feedback and testing, ensuring we reach the best possible outcome. None of this would have been possible without my supportive mentors, Amber Dewey Schultz, Miriam Salah, and Sidney Sprunger, thank you for fostering an environment of continuous learning. A special shoutout to my talented teammates Delancy Xiao, Aaron Mukhopadhyay, and Vikramjeet Singh Kundu. As a team, we brought so many great ideas to the table and accomplished a lot. Looking forward to discussions on approaching products with a human-centered lens and exploring ways I can contribute to innovative projects. I’m excited to share insights and collaborate with others who are passionate about creating impactful solutions. Let’s chat! ✨ P.S. I’ve been constantly updating my portfolio. Feel free to check it out, and I’d love to hear any suggestions or feedback!