Design Thinking workshop for SMEs with James Bourke

Design Thinking workshop for SMEs with James Bourke B. Des. (Industrial Design), MIDI from Dolmen Design

DESIGN THINKING WORKSHOP FOR SMEs with James Bourke, from Dolmen Design

Design Thinking is a methodology used by designers to solve complex problems and find desirable solutions for clients. Design Thinking draws upon logic, imagination, intuition, and systemic reasoning, to explore possibilities of what could be, and to create desired outcomes that benefit the end-user (the customer).

The overall workshop would be:

•  Introduction to Design Thinking.
• The Design Thinking Process, what is it?
• Dolmen case study examples of the implementation of Design Thinking.
•  1:1 exercise, using practical tools to apply Design Thinking to your own situation.

James Bourke B. Des. (Industrial Design), MIDI

Product/Service Development Practitioner & Innovation Management Consultant

James Bourke has 25 years’ experience in mentoring, new product/service development and innovation management for Entrepreneurs and SMEs.

James is a founding member and director of Dolmen, a leading Product Design and Innovation Management Consultancy, established in 1991.

His extensive experience in product/service development and R&D, combined with a complete understanding of the innovation management process enables James to develop products and services and to advise and consult for a diverse range of clients. James’ work has included the development of a number of patents for a diverse range of multinationals and dynamic SMEs, primarily in the area of mechanical innovation.

Awards

James has been recognised for his design excellence internationally over the years.

• Red Dot Design awards (Germany), Client, Holt Industries, Snooker table design.
• Brunell award (USA), Client, Irish Rail, Train carriage design commendation.
• Institute of Designers in Ireland (IDI awards Ireland), Client Irish Rail, Logo and Branding design.
• ICAD awards (Ireland). Client, Irish Rail, Corporate Identity design.
• Zero Project Award, (Vienna Austria), Client NDA Ireland, toolkits for better customer engagement in the tourism sector.

Ticket Price: €25