The field guide to Human-Centered Design
Learn the essentials of Human-Centered Design (HCD) by learning how to design with empathy, uncover insights, and create meaningful solutions.
The field guide to Human-Centered Design
Learn the essentials of Human-Centered Design (HCD) by learning how to design with empathy, uncover insights, and create meaningful solutions.
6 lessons
Approx. 165 minutes
The field guide to Human-Centered Design
Learn the essentials of Human-Centered Design (HCD) by learning how to design with empathy, uncover insights, and create meaningful solutions.
Learn how to design with empathy, prioritize human needs, and create impactful solutions.
Discover how to conduct interviews and research that uncover genuine insights.
Continue exploring research techniques to deeply understand user needs.
Learn how to turn insights into creative design solutions and prototypes.
Expand on ideation techniques, refining and validating your innovative ideas.
Drawing, sculpting and building in ideation
Activity
Storyboard worksheet
Cheatsheet
Methods for prototyping
Activity
Business model canvas worksheet
Cheatsheet
How to get feedback from people
Activity
Sample facilitation guide
Activity
How to gather feedback and integrate
Activity
Group chat workshop plan worksheet
Cheatsheet
How to run participatory prototyping
Activity
Prototyping plan worksheet
Cheatsheet
IDEO.org case study: Asili
Activity
Develop strategic plans to bring your ideas to life and create real-world impact.
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Earn a certificateWhat you’ll learn
- HCD mindsets
- Design methods
- Empathy building
- Brainstorming
- Prototyping
- Problem-solving
6 lessons
Approx. 165 minutes
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Last updated 25 Mar, 2025
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