Introduction to Design Thinking
A creative way to get your idea off the ground or grow your business
Duration
1 Day in-person training
Funding Availability
Funding is currently available to Tees Valley & North Yorkshire residents. See full funding requirements here.
Course Overview
Ever felt stuck at a crossroads? Maybe you’ve got a business idea but don’t know where to start. Maybe redundancy or life change has nudged you into thinking, “What next?” Or perhaps your business has hit a wall, and you’re wondering how to push through, find more customers and get more sales.
This course is designed exactly for those moments.
Over one inspiring, practical, and fun day, you’ll be introduced to Design Thinking a proven, creative approach used by some of the world’s most innovative companies to unlock ideas, solve challenges, and spark real growth.
And here’s the good news. this isn’t about theory or endless slides. You’ll actually apply the process on the day working through exercises, testing ideas, and discovering practical tools you can take away and use immediately.
By the end, you won’t just know Design Thinking. You’ll have lived it.
Your Guide For The Day
We’re delighted that this course is led by Lucy Patterson, Design Thinking specialist, consultant, and host of the No.1 rated podcast “Beginner’s Guide to Design Thinking.”
Lucy has a knack for making the complex feel simple, turning lightbulb moments into practical actions, and helping people unlock creativity they didn’t know they had. Expect energy, clarity, and plenty of aha moments.
Who Should Take This Course
- Anyone with a business idea
- People facing a career change, redundancy, or simply looking for a new direction.
- Small business owners who want fresh ways to grow, adapt, get more sales and innovate.
Why This Matters
- You’ll leave with new clarity about your idea, business, or next step in life.
- You’ll have practical tools to generate solutions and move forward with confidence.
- You’ll feel more creative (even if you don’t think you’re the creative type).
- You’ll walk away energised, with an actionable plan to start implementing straight away.
Our Next Course Starts:
Introduction to Design Thinking – 10th September
EMS HQ 4 Egglston Court, Middlesbrough, England, United KingdomEver felt stuck at a crossroads? Maybe you’ve got a business idea but don’t know where to start. Maybe redundancy or life change has nudged you into thinking, “What next?” […]
Introduction to Design Thinking – 11th September
North Yorkshire North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, United KingdomEver felt stuck at a crossroads? Maybe you’ve got a business idea but don’t know where to start. Maybe redundancy or life change has nudged you into thinking, “What next?” […]
Introduction to Design Thinking – 30th September
North Yorkshire North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, United KingdomEver felt stuck at a crossroads? Maybe you’ve got a business idea but don’t know where to start. Maybe redundancy or life change has nudged you into thinking, “What next?” […]
Key Information
Course length: 1 session
Course availability: Click here to check our next starting date.
Cost: Fully funded for eligible residents
Funding requirements:
Tees Valley
Must be a Tees Valley resident. 19 years old and over.
North Yorkshire
Must be a North Yorkshire resident. 19 years old and over.
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