Begin Your Design Thinking Journey
Design Thinking 101 (DT101) is a one-day introductory course for anyone who wants to understand what Design Thinking is, how it works and why organisations use it to solve problems and create better experiences.
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This course builds your foundational knowledge of human-centred problem-solving. You will become familiar with the mindset, language and key stages of Design Thinking through clear explanations, examples and simplified activities.
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DT101 is not intended to make you a Design Thinking practitioner in one day. Instead, it equips you to participate more confidently in a guided Design Thinking session, contribute relevant observations and ideas, and engage in meaningful conversations about innovation.
Who Should Attend DT101?
DT101 is suitable for anyone who wants a practical introduction to Design Thinking without immediately committing to an intensive practitioner programme.
No previous Design Thinking knowledge or experience is required.
Leaders and Decision-Makers
Understand how Design Thinking can support innovation, collaboration and customer-focused decision-making.
Working Professionals
Learn the language and principles needed to contribute confidently during guided Design Thinking sessions.
Educators and Community Practitioners
Explore how empathy, curiosity and creative thinking can support learning, engagement and problem-solving.
Teams Exploring Design Thinking
Develop a common understanding before beginning a larger innovation project or facilitated Design Thinking programme.
What You Will Learn in DT101
DT101 provides the knowledge and confidence to understand Design Thinking conversations and participate in simplified, facilitator-guided activities.
The Design Thinking Mindset
Understand the importance of curiosity, empathy, openness, experimentation and learning through feedback.
The Design Thinking Process
Gain an overview of how teams move from discovering a problem to developing and testing possible solutions.
Human-Centred Problem-Solving
Learn why meaningful solutions begin with understanding people rather than immediately jumping to answers.
Asking Better Questions
Recognise how thoughtful questions can uncover different perspectives, challenge assumptions and open new possibilities.
Participating in Guided Activities
Experience selected Design Thinking tools in a simplified format and learn how to contribute effectively during a facilitated session.
An Accessible Introduction to Design Thinking
Your journey starts with DT101 at DesignThinkers Academy Singapore, designed to ignite your creative confidence and build the fundamental readiness needed for professional problem-solving. This initial experience ensures you feel comfortable and prepared to tackle real-world innovation challenges.
From here, you can advance to our intensive 2-day practice course to refine your skills through hands-on application. This path leads to our expert facilitation-level programme, where you will learn to lead significant change and guide others through the human-centered design process.
Daryl is a human-centred innovation facilitator, coach and educator who has spent his career helping individuals, teams and organisations tackle complex challenges through empathy and creative confidence.
He has designed and delivered Design Thinking bootcamps, innovation programmes and executive leadership experiences across Asia — working with polytechnics, government agencies, social enterprises and global organisations.
Daryl's approach blends structured thinking with creative exploration, and his guiding belief is simple: better solutions begin when we take the time to understand people.
Course Details
Schedule
28 September 2026, One (1) Full Day Course
9.00am–6.00pm (Includes Refreshments)
Awarded by
DesignThinkers Academy, Singapore
Investment
LOCATION
S$290 per participant
Studio3, 30 Merchant Road, #03-22 Riverside Point, Singapore 058282
Daryl Lim
Co-founder, DesignThinkers Academy Singapore
What Our Participants Say
"The DT101 course completely changed how I approach problem-solving. The tools are practical, and the sessions were highly interactive and engaging."
Sarah Lim
Senior Product Manager
"A fantastic introduction for anyone who wants to bring more human-centered thinking into their organization. The facilitators at DesignThinkers Academy Singapore are world-class."
Marcus Tan
CX Designer
"Perfect mix of theory and practical exercises. We left with a toolkit we could use the very next day. Highly recommended for corporate teams."
Elena Rodriguez
HR Director
Join Our Course
DT101 is your first step towards participating meaningfully in Design Thinking and innovation conversations.
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Join us to understand the mindset, language and principles behind human-centred problem-solving.
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From there, you can choose to deepen your skills through our Fundamentals programme or progress towards leading teams as a Design Thinking facilitator.
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Individuals can register interest for our upcoming public runs to gain new skills.
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For organisations, DT101 can be delivered as a private, tailored corporate programme to drive team innovation.
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No prior Design Thinking experience is needed.