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. Strategies for employing data to digital marketing will be covered.
No Scheduled Class Meetings, May 6 - August 4 (Online)
Location:
ONLINE
Instructor:
Afthab Azeez
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 policy.
Instructors
Afthab Azeez
Afthab is a highly skilled Manufacturing and Design Engineer at Walinga Inc., specializing in developing manufacturing processes for customized trucks and trailers. With expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Design Thinking, he optimizes production processes and implements cost-saving mechanisms. Alongside his industry experience, Afthab has a strong background in teaching and mentoring, having taught Design Thinking and Calculus at Carnegie Mellon University. He holds advanced degrees in Engineering Design from McMaster University, Automobile Engineering from Amity University, and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Mahatma Gandhi University. Proficient in tools like SolidWorks and Creo Parametric, Afthab delivers exceptional results with his critical thinking, effective communication, and strong leadership skills. Outside of work, he enjoys oil painting, stop-motion animation, and polymer clay modeling, adding a creative perspective to his engineering problem-solving.
