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Design Thinking for Sustainable Innovation

by: TU Berlin Summer and Winter University

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As environmental challenges become more urgent, developing sustainable products and businesses that address these challenges and effectively meet people's needs is essential for a viable future. This course will transform your approach to the design and development of products and services! Move beyond outdated methods and discover the power of Design Thinking combined with Sustainability Principles. Where creativity intersects with the urgent need for environmental responsibility, you'll learn to unlock groundbreaking solutions. Gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainability principles and their critical role in product and service development while mastering the fundamentals of the human-centered Design Thinking approach. As you progress, you'll develop real-world skills in understanding users, ideating, prototyping, and refining solutions. This knowledge will equip you with a hands-on toolkit ready for immediate application to your projects. The course culminates in an exciting capstone project, allowing you to showcase your abilities and create future-ready solutions with a lasting impact.

Program Highlights

Understand the key concepts and objectives of Design Thinking and its role in the design and development of sustainable products and services.

Explore how Design Thinking can be applied across the empathy, definition, ideation, and prototyping phases to create user-centered, sustainable solutions.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainability principles and their importance in the development of products and services.

Analyze the conditions and requirements for creating products and services that are both user-oriented and sustainable.

Develop real-world skills in understanding users, ideating, prototyping, and refining solutions.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Berlin, Germany
Starts At: $300-600
Availability
Terms Available:
  • Winter
Age Requirement: 18-35
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Architecture
  • Business
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Management
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Oct 02, 2025

Program Details

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Locations

  • Berlin, Germany

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Architecture
  • Business
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Management

Availability

Terms Available:
  • Winter

Age Requirement

18-35

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group

Starts At

$300-600

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Public Transportation Pass
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
  • Academic Credit
  • Certificate of Completion

Accommodation Options

  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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