Ready, Set, Design - Design Thinking Kickoff Sessions

THIS EVENT IS A TWO-PART SERIES, WEDNESDAY, AND SATURDAY. TICKETS COVER BOTH DAYS. 

DESIGN THINKING FOR SOCIAL IMPACT

Though it might seem like a relatively new concept and buzzword, Design Thinking has been around for quite some time. It's now the moment to see how it can be used to generate solutions and prototypes addressing the world's biggest challenges.

This two-part workshop done in collaboration with IBM Design is in preparation of the Global Goals Jam Austin, which will take place on 21-22 September. The Global Goals Jam is a hackathon-type event that will take place simultaneously in more than 60 cities across the world. This year, the Global Goals Jam will focus on generations solutions for 5 of the 17 Global Goals:
Goal 1: No Poverty
Goal 2: Good Health and Well-Being
Goal 5: Gender Equality
Goal 7: Clean and Affordable Energy
Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

You could use this workshop to think deeper about what these 5 goals mean for our community and what solutions could be further developed. Our call for ideas for the Global Goals Jam is open until August 27. To submit an idea, see the detail on our briefing Call for ideas – Global Goals Jam 2018, Austin TX

Schedule:
This two-part workshop consists of:
Part 1: Introductory session on design thinking on Wednesday, August 22
Part 2: Applying Design Thinking Principles on Saturday, August 25

It is highly recommended to attend both sessions.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WEDNESDAY'S SESSION WILL BE AT IMPACT HUB NORTH (5540 N. LAMAR BLVD, BLDG. A, AUSTIN, TX 78751) AND SATURDAY'S SESSION WILL AT IBM AUSTIN CAMPUS (11501 BURNET ROAD, BLDG 903, 7TH FLOOR, AUSTIN, TX 78758)

IBM Austin Campus Map Location: https://goo.gl/maps/9DEdVht4xfN2 

Park in North Lot or Garage (all free)