Samsung has launched design thinking workshops in select schools across the nation. This initiative, a key component of Samsung’s acclaimed ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ program, aims to instill crucial skills such as critical thinking and creativity in students through the Human-Centered Design Thinking framework.
Led by SP Chun, Corporate Vice President of Samsung Southwest Asia, the workshops seek to integrate design thinking education into the academic curriculum. Chun emphasizes the importance of nurturing innovation from an early age, stating that the workshops provide students with a unique opportunity to identify real-world issues and propose tech-based solutions.
The workshops, tailored for students over 14 years old, introduce participants to the fundamental concepts and five-step process of design thinking, including empathy, defining problems, ideation, prototyping, and testing.Under the ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ initiative, students aged 14-17 can participate individually or in teams, submitting ideas under the theme of “Community & Inclusion.” Winners stand a chance to receive grants for prototype development, Samsung Galaxy Tabs, and a seed grant of INR 25 Lakh for prototype advancement.
