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This course will enable students to use design thinking methodology to assess problems and challenges, discover and use relevant data, develop design solutions, and construct prototypes for validation. Students will also learn how design thinking is a valuable tool in today's global and mobile world with applicability in diverse fields and how it is a 'go to' tool for innovators and creators.
No Scheduled Class Meetings, May 5 - August 3 (Online)
Location:
ONLINE
Instructor:
Ramy Nassar
Notes:
Courses are activated in Avenue to Learn 1-3 days prior to the course start date. Please note registering after the course start date may delay course access and does not permit exceptions to coursework due dates, late textbook purchases, or the refund.
Instructors
Ramy Nassar
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Ramy is a Canadian engineer, designer and maker. Ramy leads strategy and design teams, working directly with end-users to create innovative and differentiated customer experiences based on user insights and advanced data analytics. Combining tools and practices from the worlds of Design Thinking and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Ramy ensures that delivered solutions meet end-user needs and leverage the incredible potential that data can provide in the Design Thinking process.
Ramy has worked with some of the world’s most influential brands including Apple, Nike, and Air Canada. Currently, he is working with one of Canada’s leading banks as well as a commercial real estate developer to build internal innovation best practices. Prior to that, Ramy led the Retail Innovation team for Mattel, working with brands such as Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Fisher Price to create engaging new user experiences.
Ramy is in his first year of teaching Design Thinking, but has previous teaching experience at the Universities of Waterloo and Toronto.
