Hannah Lee
Introduces students from across campus to various elements and facets of entrepreneurialism that put the consumer first. Students will explore diverse development journeys of well-known food innovators and will participate in reflective and active learning activities to learn about key facets of entrepreneurialism, focusing on important consumer-focused entrepreneurial themes such as: consumer insights, community insights, social/cultural awareness, problem solving, risk taking, resourcing, ensuring technical depth, adapting to failure, and resiliency. Students enrolled in the course will not only learn how to nourish key entrepreneurial skills but grow their digital literacy and skills in human-centered innovation. The course utilizes a predominantly asynchronous online format and seeks to engage students at all levels and in all majors.
Skills / Knowledge
- Human Centered Design
- Understand Consumer Needs
- Understand Community Needs
- Social Awareness
- Cultural Awareness
- Inclusivity
- Create prototypes
- Resiliency
- Creativity
- Collaboration
- Digital literacy
Issued on
May 20, 2024
Expires on
Does not expire
Earning Criteria
Optional
Explore the foundations of Human Centered Design approaches to consumer product development.
Determine appropriate approaches for understanding consumer and community needs.
Recognize the importance of appreciating social/cultural awareness and inclusivity.
Analyze and establish marketplace peers, collaborators, and competitors.
Define approaches for selecting the right concept that satisfies consumer needs, company goals, and personal lifestyle.
Transform product concepts into validated prototypes.
Explore how to remain resilient while experiencing creative and technical challenges.
Collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
Reflect, examine, and evaluate multi-media lecture materials in order to successfully learn the content in the course.
Improve digital literacy through podcast listening and creation.