Design Thinking for Agriculture

Course Description

This course introduces human-centered design approaches for solving agricultural and horticultural problems through structured innovation processes.

Objectives

• Develop creative problem-solving skills.
• Apply empathy-driven stakeholder analysis.
• Design prototype solutions for horticultural challenges.
• Conduct rapid validation and feedback cycles.

Course Outline

• Principles of Design Thinking
• Stakeholder Empathy Mapping
• Ideation Techniques
• Rapid Prototyping
• Field Testing & Iteration

Assessment

• Prototype Development – 40%
• Field Validation Report – 30%
• Innovation Pitch – 20%
• Participation – 10%