Design thinking and AI

Accelerating user-centered innovation

This training is held in German.
Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) accelerate innovation and problem solving? How can current AI tools improve design thinking practice? How do they create real added value and how can they be used in practice? In this 2-day training, you will learn how to integrate current AI tools, including tools such as ChatGPT, into design thinking practice to accelerate and deepen your innovation processes. This varied course offers you the opportunity to actively work with AI tools to develop and test prototypes. Basic knowledge of design thinking is a prerequisite.

Contents

Further training in accordance with AI Regulation Art. 4 for the obligation to provide evidence of AI competence

Introduction to design thinking and artificial intelligence

  • Overview of synergies between design thinking and AI.
  • Presentation of relevant AI tools and their areas of application.

Integration of AI tools into design thinking practice

  • Practical work on a concrete design challenge with ChatGPT and DALL-E.
  • Development of ideas and prototypes with the support of AI.
  • Guidance from our experts.

Deepening the practical application

  • Integration of AI tools in the design thinking phases.
  • Connection of digital and analog tools.
  • AI as support for method selection and workshop design.
  • Practical examples of AI in the context of innovation and product development.

Reflection and outlook

  • Presentation of the prototypes and discussion of the test results.
  • Reflection on the possibilities and limits of AI for design thinking.
  • Identification of concrete application possibilities of AI in own projects.

Learning environment

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Your benefit

In these high-energy two days, you will train advanced applications of Design Thinking and

... get an overview of the potential of AI for Design Thinking.

... learn how AI tools can support every phase of the design thinking process, from research to prototype testing.

... gain their own practical experience in the use of AI, which they can apply directly in their everyday practice.

... raise their awareness of the possibilities and limits of using AI.

Methods

Active exercises and training phases with relevant AI tools, compact theory modules, group reflections and discussion, workshop character, teamwork, exchange of experience.

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Recommended for

Managers and managing directors as well as specialists and executives, especially from the areas of research and development, business development, innovation, strategic management, marketing and sales and all those who want to expand their basic design thinking knowledge with practical AI experience.

Prerequisite for the workshop is a basic knowledge of the phases, tools and objectives of Design Thinking, e.g. through prior participation in the Design Thinking Basic workshop. 

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Seminar evaluation for "Design Thinking and AI"

4.3 from 5
with 14 ratings
training content:
3.8
Content comprehensibility:
4.3
Practical relevance:
4.3
Trainer expertise:
4.2
Participant orientation:
4.5
Method variety:
4.4
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36561
€ 1.540,- plus VAT
2 days
in 3 locations
3 Events
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08.09.2025
Berlin
Booking number: 36561
€ 1.540,- plus VAT.
€ 1,832.60 incl. VAT.
Venue
Design Offices Berlin am Zoo
Design Offices Berlin am Zoo
Budapester Str. 35, 10787 Berlin
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Train tickets to this event starting at € 51,90.
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2 days
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Monday, 08.09.2025

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday, 09.09.2025

09:00 am - 4:30 pm

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06.11.2025
Munich
Booking number: 36561
€ 1.540,- plus VAT.
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Venue
Le Meridien
Le Meridien
Bayerstraße 41, 80335 Munich
Room rate: € 166,71 plus VAT.
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2 days
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Thursday, 06.11.2025

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday, 07.11.2025

09:00 am - 4:30 pm

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03.02.2026
Frankfurt a. M./Sulzbach (Taunus)
Booking number: 36561
€ 1.540,- plus VAT.
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Venue
Dorint Main Taunus Zentrum
Dorint Main Taunus Center
Am Main Taunus Zentrum 1, 65843 Frankfurt a. M./Sulzbach (Taunus)
Room rate: € 119,71 plus VAT.
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Tuesday, 03.02.2026

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday, 04.02.2026

09:00 am - 4:30 pm

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