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GROW: Rapid Design Thinking using AI

Hosted by MPLS Enterprise

Tuesday, 03 February 2026, 12pm to 2pm

Discover how to combine creative problem-solving with AI-powered tools in this fast-paced, hands-on workshop. You’ll learn the essentials of Design Thinking, practice refining real-world challenges, and explore how AI can accelerate ideation and solution development. Bring a problem from your research area—or use one we provide—and collaborate with peers to generate innovative ideas.

Event DETAILS

Join us for an interactive, hands-on workshop that combines the principles of Design Thinking with the power of Artificial Intelligence to accelerate problem-solving and innovation. This session is designed for researchers, academics, and professionals who want to explore creative approaches to tackling complex challenges within their disciplines.

Participants will learn how to frame problems effectively, generate diverse solutions, and leverage AI tools to enhance ideation and prototyping. Working collaboratively on real-world issues, you’ll experience how different perspectives lead to unique solutions—even when everyone starts with the same problem.

Bring a challenge from your research area or related field (e.g., reducing plastic waste in labs) and discover how refining the problem statement can unlock new possibilities. If you don’t have a problem in mind, we’ll provide one for you.

learning outcomes

By the end of this workshop you will have practical experience and an understanding of:

  • The Design Thinking Process.
  • Tools to explore and define Problem Statements.
  • Tools to ideate and develop Solutions.
  • How to use AI to accelerate the Divergent Thinking phases (Discover/Develop).
  • Diverse groups selecting and refining through collaboration in the Convergent Thinking phases (Define/Deliver).

Booking information

Register for your place here.

Additional Information

Lunch will be provided.

DATE / TIME

3rd Feb 2026 | 12.00 - 14.00

INTENDED FOR

All

TERMS & CONDITIONS

When registering for this course, please check our Terms and Conditions.