Priorities:Tohoku University Student Priorities
Strategy #1 I-River
Background
At Tohoku University, there are students who are motivated but have given up trying for some reason, such as "I want to do something, but I don't have any ideas" or "I have something I want to do, but I don't have any friends. In addition, the culture of design thinking has not taken root among Japanese students, and there seems to be a resistance to updating a single thing or idea by incorporating outside opinions and rethinking it repeatedly. As a result, each idea often ends up being a personal satisfaction, and not an idea that is generally recognized as useful. There is a need to incorporate design thinking as a way to transform individual ideas into something that can be applied to society.
Challenge
We will build a network that can connect and help the students mentioned above. In addition, we will establish a culture in Tohoku University where design thinking is used on a daily basis.
Target
Student organization leaders (first stage), all Tohoku University students (final stage)
Strategy #2 Design thinking demo workshop for students
Background
As mentioned above, the culture of using Design Thinking has not taken root at Tohoku University. In order for students to be able to apply Design Thinking to their own activities without resistance, we need to promote Design Thinking not only to the current leaders but also to freshmen and students who are starting new projects. However, since design thinking is not being taught to all students in the current curricula, we need opportunities to make them aware of its necessity and effectiveness.
Challenge
Promote the necessary and effective use of design thinking to freshmen and students who are starting a new project.
Target
freshmen and students who are starting a new project
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