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Graphic Designers

Learn Entrepreneurial Skills

Design Thinking Masterclass
For High School Students

Learn 21 Innovation Tools used by entrepreneurs and innovators.
Taught at Y Combinator, Apple, Google and other leading firms.

Spring Cohort: Apr 7 to 11
11:00 AM TO 1:30 PM PST Daily
5 Sessions. Total 12+ Hours.

LIVE. COLLABORATIVE. ONLINE.
1 INDUSTRY LEADER FOR EVERY 6 STUDENTS

WHY DESIGN THINKING?

Design Thinking is more than a problem-solving approach—it’s a mindset that shapes innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Pioneered by world-class institutes like Stanford University and IDEO, this human-centered methodology is behind the success of billion-dollar companies like Airbnb, Canva, Uber, and Tesla.
 
Now, you have the chance to learn these transformative skills, and unlock your potential to innovate, and differentiate in a rapidly changing world.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

🌟 Think Like an Entrepreneur
Learn how to turn your ideas into reality. Innovate, validate, and pitch like a startup founder while building an entrepreneurial mindset to create impactful solutions.

💡 Be Future-Ready 
Master the same techniques used by global companies to solve challenges and drive innovation.
 
🤝 Team Up and Connect
Collaborate with other ambitious students in exciting brainstorming sessions and problem-solving challenges.
 
❤️ Empathize and Create
Understand different perspectives, solve problems creatively, and make a positive impact on the world.
 
🎓 Show off your skills
Build entrepreneurial, creative, and collaborative skills that set you apart for college and career opportunities.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

✔️ Learn from Industry Experts: Gain insights from industry professionals with experience at top US B-Schools and D-Schools, dedicated to inspiring future leaders.

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Learn with Peers:  Dive into interactive sessions with your peers, where you brainstorm, create, and present real-world solutions.

✔️ Get Inspired by Real-World Examples: See how companies like Airbnb, Tesla, and Uber turned big ideas into reality - and learn how you can, too.

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Earn a Rare Badge: Earn a Design Thinking certificate that stands out on college applications and internship opportunities.

Our students love brainstorming ideas, solving challenges, and working together to make a difference!

SESSION SCHEDULE

This 5-session masterclass will guide you through the step-by-step process of Design Thinking, from understanding user needs to presenting innovative solutions.

📅 Dates: April 7 – 11, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM PST
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Venue: LIVE ONLINE
 
Session 1 – Monday, April 7
Introduction to Design Thinking
Overview of the Design Thinking framework and its real-world applications.


Session 2 – Tuesday, April 8
Empathize: Market and User Research
Learn techniques for understanding user needs and conducting effective research.


Session 3 – Wednesday, April 9
Define: Problem Framing, Persona, and User Journey
Turn research insights into clear problem statements and user personas.


Session 4 – Thursday, April 10
Ideate and Prototype: Decision-Making and Concept Development
Generate creative solutions, evaluate ideas and transform ideas into concept for user feedback.


Session 5 – Friday, April 11
Pitch Day
Present your concept and showcase your journey through the Design Thinking process.

What Students Say About Nova School?

"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower."

— Steve Jobs

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