STRATEGIC DESIGN PRACTICE &DESIGN FOR CHANGE

Become a MASTER

in working with

WICKED Problem

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VIA DESIGN INVITES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY TO JOIN THE MOST TALENTED MINDS AT SUMMER SCHOOL 08-12. AUGUST 2016 IN AARHUS

VIA Design offers two tracks: Strategic Design Practice and Design for ChangeTake part in VIA Design’s summer school for talented individuals and gain knowledge and tools to work your company's Wicked Problems.

CO-CREATION AND INNOVATIVE PROCESSES

Traditional processes can’t resolve Wicked Problems, because a wicked problem has innumerable causes, is tough to describe, and doesn’t have a right answer.

Become a MASTER

in working with

WICKED Problem

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The aim of mastering Strategic Design Practice is that it enables you to participate in economic and strategic decisions as part of the innovation and business processes.

Strategic Design Practice is an innovative problem solving process, based on a combination of the designer's mindset with business-approaches to research and analysis. It is an innovation process model – consisting of a set of tools, creative and interdisciplinary processes. and an holistic approach comprising of technological, human and economic factors.

Strategic Design Practice builds on Design Thinking by emphasizing the initial steps of the design process. Strategic Design Practice provides you with a different way of tacking a problem, one that’s centered on the needs of the person you are solving the problem for – in a contemporary context as well as potential future scenarios.

We will introduce exercises, methods and tools for how to play your way forward, individually and as part of a team.

The summer school is your chance to develop the mindset and skills of

Strategic Design Practice together with students from various educational environments as well as business

partners.

Successful Strategic Design Practice has three key elements driving the innovation process forward.

ONEThe ability to use SDP to approach Wicked Problems

TWOThe ability

to identify and apply your talents creatively

THRE

EThe ability to visually convey all stages of the design-process

Strategic Design Practice sounds like serious business – and it is!However, serious business also includes serious play.Playing is voluntary, has an inherent attraction and brings the experience of freedom from time. When we play, we improvise, move closer to the edge and worry less about making mistakes. In addition play stimulates imagination allowing the brain to engage in simulations and create new connections.

Thus, play is an important aspect of Strategic Design Practice.The Strategic Partnerso DMOGTo Design Denmarko CONNECT Denmarko LIFESTYLE & DESIGN

CLUSTERo HEADSTART FASHIONKeynote Speakerso DesignIto Stibo Acceletor

As one of VIA Designs engaged stakeholders our aim is to back all creative and strategic initiatives that will further the development of the Danish Fashion and lifestyle industry. By developing courses that combines the tools for Wicked problem solution and co-creation with the top minds within innovative processes, we see an immediate pay-off for all participates.Thomas Klausen, CEO Dansk Mode & Textil

Design for ChangeDesign for Change uses design thinking to create innovation in companies that has a focus on sustainability, CSR and environment.During the course you will be introduced to a new social, environmental and sustainable mindset, which is in demand in the entire business world of design, fashion and life style.

The summer school will be based on

your company case to enhance the

applica-tion of your course optimally.

We use "Sustainable Design Methods" as a tool and you will be introduced to:1. Sustainable production - Life Cycle

Assessment2. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Ethics,

environment and social responsibility3. Circular economy, business models for

sustainable products4. Sustainable Designs - materials, methods

and examples

When: August 8th – 12th 2016(Mon-thur: 9am – 4pm / Fri: 9am – 2pm) Place: VIA University College, Ceresbyen 24, 8000 Aarhus C, Byg. E, lokale E0.05. Price: 25.000 DKK. If you are member of one of our partners, DMOGT, DesignDenmark or CONNECT Denmark, LIFESTYLE & DESIGN CLUSTER., we offer a membership discount of 10.000 DKK. Lunch and refreshments during the day are included in the price.

Sign up by sending an e-mail to ANNQ@via.dk before 27th June 2016.

For more information, contact:Annette QvistgaardT: +458755 0505 • E: annq@via.dk

Sign upWhat’s in it for me?o A fresh perspective a

WICKED problem within your company.

o Real time co-creation with the top minds within innovative processes.

o One-to-one interaction with raw student talent.

o Acquired skills directly applicable.

o A course diploma documenting your acquired skills.

o Networking