One of two emerging tech workshops this spring open to the public as well as the Stanford community. The workshops are taught by the d.school's Teaching + Learning team. They are free.
We are particularly interested in inviting participants that are underrepresented in the tech community.
An evening where you can see and experience the stellar products and services just launched by the brightest stars of Launchpad!
Check out the Launchpad website for information about all of the 2019 startups (coming soon).
RSVP required for complimentary food tickets. Tickets distributed first-come, first-served.
Do you want to launch a new venture? Want to know what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur? Have a great idea that you've been toying with? Need feedback on a prototype?
Each week Stanford professors Perry Klebahn and Jeremy Utley host the Launchpad Venture Hub—a space for students and the broader public to get expert feedback and advice on business ideas and prototypes.
That's right, you don't have to be a Stanford student! This is a free, low stakes opportunity for anyone needing guidance about a new venture.
Stanford students please feel free to drop-in even if Eventbrite tickets are sold out.
Launchpad is a well-established d.school accelerator course that has launched dozens of new businesses, 50% still in operation today!
Visit launchpad.stanford.edu for more information.
A six-day workshop to create more human-centered, strategic, and effective programs and organizations in the social sector. We teach how to apply the tools, approaches, and mindsets of design thinking, integrated with the basics of systems thinking, to tackle complex multi-stakeholder social systems projects. Learn more and apply here.
Leaders and practitioners from nonprofit, philanthropy, government, and social impact organizations. The program is geared toward those responsible for strategic planning and decision making, as well as management of colleagues, programs, and projects.
Tuition is offered at four tiers: $7,000, $4,000, $2,500, and $1,000.
We are offering discounted tuition tiers to make the workshop more equitable and accessible to organizations with limited resources. The request for reduced tuition is included in the application itself and determined on an individual basis.
Tuition includes course materials, daily breakfast and lunch, and two dinners. Airfare and lodging are not included in the program fee.
We highly encourage individuals to consider applying with their team, or members of their team. A 20% discounted rate is offered for two or more attendees from the same organization.
A four-day workshop focused on creating effective programs, or redesigning programs to increase their effectiveness. We teach design thinking as the central method to advance work in a more human, creative, and iterative way. Learn more and apply here.
Tuition is offered at three tiers: $5,000, $2,500, and $1,000.
Are you looking for experience working at a startup? Launchpad, Stanford d.school's celebrated accelerator program, is recruiting a cohort of dedicated apprenti to work with this year's stellar startups.
This opportunity is best for young professionals and students that live in the Bay Area.
Join us for an introductory design thinking experience.
Curious about the DSS workshops, but want to learn more? Join our video conference call to get answers and hear more about the program. Our Director, Thomas Both, and Lead Designer, Nadia Roumani, will be on hand to give an in-depth overview of the program, and answer your questions.
Hosted by Thomas Both, DSS Director, and Nadia Roumani, DSS Senior Designer. Please note this is a group call and anyone can join.
DSS Information Session Video Call. Join by computer or phone; international numbers available.
Learn more about our workshops and ask questions about curriculum, workshop experience, and past project challenges. Note, however, we can't delve deeply into individuals' questions of "is this workshop right for me?" Please come with specific questions that would help you understand the workshop experience.
Are you curious about design thinking? Hungry to experience it for yourself? Don't just watch from the sidelines – come give it a try at the d.school.
Are you a Stanford grad student with an overwhelming urge to start a business or launch a product or service? Apply to Launchpad, one of Stanford University's most successful accelerators!
We are looking for Stanford grad students from all schools who are passionate and dedicated.
The application will be open February 1 – March 14, closing at 3pm PST the 14th.
Those accepted or rejected will be notified within a week after the application closes March 14th. The teaching team will accept around 10 teams.
In addition to filling out the application, students are required to attend at least two office hours (aka Launchpad Venture Hub) before the application closes and create a 1 minute video showing the need you hope to address and the product/service you have prototyped to address it.
Class meets Spring quarter, Mondays and Wednesdays 10:30–12:20pm, Studio 1.
4 units, letter grade or credit/no credit.
Please note that March 7th and 28th are cancelled. Unfortunately we are technically unable to remove the listing on eventbrite. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please note that January 24th has been cancelled. Unfortunately we are technically unable to remove the listing on eventbrite. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
That's right, you don't have to be a Stanford student and you don't need an appointment! This is a free, low stakes opportunity for anyone needing guidance about a new venture.
One of four emerging tech workshops this fall open to the public as well as the Stanford community. The workshops are taught by the d.school's Teaching + Learning team. They are free.
Apply for the Creativity in Research Scholars by November 16!
d.school Creativity in Research Scholars are a diverse set of Stanford PhD students across all disciplines. In addition to their primary research activities, these individuals are learning and applying design thinking to push the boundaries of their work and create entirely new applications and approaches to their research.
This program is deeply participatory, rigorous, and meant for doctoral students that are eager to use creative practices and collaboration to create impact. Some previous projects include: (1) The Parkinson's Story Exchange - A collection of stories to help researchers understand the patients they are working to help, and patients an understanding of how they fit into the research picture. (2) What Does the Border Sound Like? - A music album with new songs by contemporary musicians in the Rio Grande Valley, and (3) The Collaborative Research Platform - An online platform to enable a visual and interactive form of collaborative research.
Learn more about the previous CIRS projects here.
This is a six month program for the 2019 academic year. Participants will take one class in the d.school in winter quarter (Design Thinking Studio) with a seminar class (Applying Design in Research) and spring quarter focused on their capstone projects.
Stanford PhD from any field are eligible and encouraged. You must have begun the research phase of your study and be able to discuss your research throughout the program. A group of 12-15 PhD students will be admitted with an effort to make the group as diverse as possible from as many angles as possible.
We are particularly interested in participants that are underrepresented in the tech community.
Join Us on Nov 1st!
Do you want to be the first to know about d.school classes being offered next quarter?
Do you need advice on what class to take?
Do just want to know what the #@$%! the d.school is all about?
Do you like your ice cream sandwiched betwixt two cookies?
HOW IT WORKS: Pitch Night is a d.school tradition where we fill the building with students and give our teaching teams 60 seconds to pitch their classes to YOU. Once the pitches are over, teaching teams will hop over to their class stations and answer questions from interested students. It's a big fun mess.
If you're not sure where to start, don't worry! We'll be here to help you navigate through the opportunities and find the right place for you to grow your design abilities.
This night is for you, from us, and we hope to see you there!
Are you a working professional? Curious about design thinking and how it might apply to your work? Take a little time to be a student again. Join us at Stanford for a quick, student-led workshop to learn some of the key design thinking methods.
Who: This workshop is designed for working professionals, who are new to design thinking and speak english fluently. If you don't meet these requirements, please attend another workshop— each learning experience is tailored for a specific audience so if you don't fit the bill, the overall experience will be less productive for all those involved.
What: A hands-on, experiential, educational design thinking experience. This IS going to be a fun and engaging experience with design thinking tools. This IS NOT a full cycle, faculty led workshop.
Please DO NOT bring heavy bags or burdensome laptops. Extra "stuff" will only get in your way.
Join us for an intensive workshop to help you design more human-centered, strategic and effective programs and organizations in the social sector. You will learn how to apply the tools, approaches, and mindsets of design thinking, integrated with the basics of systems thinking, to tackle complex multi-stakeholder social sector challenges.
Apply by September 7 for early consideration. Read below or visit our website for more information and a link to the application.
Applications are now open! Apply by 9 Sept for early consideration, or 7 Oct for the final deadline. Read below or visit our website for more information and a link to the application.