Innovation by Design Course

Introduction

• Course instructors:
  • Neena Sabnani: Designer and storyteller, specializes in animation, illustration, and writing.
  • Professor B.K. Chakravarti: Expert in product innovation.
• Institution: IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay.
• Course focus: Exploring how innovation is achieved through design.

Understanding Innovation

• Innovation is a prevalent topic today.
• Key aspects of innovation:
  • New ideas
  • New ways of utilizing existing materials
  • New technologies
  • New applications of existing technologies
• Impact: Innovations have transformed lifestyles and work environments.
• Innovation is not limited to novelty; it must also solve problems or meet needs.

Unique Aspects of Innovation by Design

• Definition: Using design thinking to create solutions that address user needs.
• Process: Design-led innovation follows a journey from identifying a need to reaching a satisfied user base.

Design Thinking

• Definition: Creative methods used to find solutions.
• Applicability: Design thinking is used beyond design disciplines, embraced by corporates, technologists, and social entrepreneurs.
• Example:
  • Jaipur Foot:
    • Customized prosthetic limb
    • High quality and low cost
    • Specifically designed for low-income populations
    • Well-received and impactful.

Course Structure

• Introduction to the seven concerns of the innovation process.