Reflective Journal: Design Thinking Activity and Experience - Week 2

This is a reflective journal entry detailing a student's experience and learning during Week 2 of a Design Thinking course. The student expresses increased interest and engagement in the subject matter, highlighting the development of creativity and imagination. Post-activity discussions with the lecturer proved beneficial in enhancing professional knowledge. The student emphasizes the importance of revision for applying design thinking tools effectively in the future and references academic sources to link the experience to theory, specifically discussing the core of design thinking and its application, along with teaching design thinking in business schools. This assignment is available on Desklib, where students can find similar past papers and solved assignments.

Blog Week 2
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Activity/experience Description
In the week 2 of the course, I was being offered an opportunity to explore more about design
thinking. The applicability of design thinking process from the perspectives of designer,
innovator has been discussed in the week.
Thoughts and Feeling during the Activity
As I greatly developed my interest in design thinking since the week 1, I was more involved and
engaged in the lectures this week. While studying the subject, I was being more creative and
imaginative.
Thoughts and feelings after the activity
Like last week, after the completion of the activities in the week 1, I discussed the doubts with
my lecturer now very clearly without any hesitation. I also found that discussion with the lecturer
enhanced my professional knowledge in a very effective manner.
What can you learn from this activity?
The week 2 has proven very beneficial in enhancing my interest of design thinking with greater
ease and flexibility. I have gained access knowledge about the design thinking process, tools
more efficiently and effectively.
What can you do to develop yourself further in the context of this activity?
Again revision is very important if I want to broaden my skills and knowledge in the context of
design thinking. Without revision of the weekly notes and contents, it would be not possible for
me to apply the tools of design thinking in future.
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Academic Reference to link this to theory
 Dorst, K. (2011). The core of 'design thinking' and its application. Design Studies, Vol.
32 No. 6, pp. 521-532.
 Glen, R., Suciu, C., Baughn, C.C. & Anson, R. (2015). Teaching design thinking in
business schools. The International Journal of Management Education, Vol. 13 No. 2,
pp. 182-192.
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