Design Thinking Innovation UN SDGs

Design Thinking, Innovation & UN SDG Sprint

A Hands-On, High-Impact Problem-Solving Experience. A Global Skilling Initiative by World Design Council (WDC), UK.

Empower your students and teams to think clearly, adapt quickly, and solve problems systematically through an immersive, 1-day collaborative sprint.

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Duration 1 Day

Format Immersive Sprint

Standard Global Certificate

// PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Why This Sprint
Matters Today

The world is changing faster than ever. Jobs are evolving, organisations face complex human-centred challenges, and resources are often limited.

What truly matters now is the ability to think clearly, adapt quickly, and solve problems systematically. The Design Thinking, Innovation & UN SDG Sprint builds exactly these capabilities in a high-energy, collaborative format.

COURSE INTRO

Sprint Format

1-Day Immersive

Included

Official WDC Certificate

Real-World Case Studies from Global Organisations

Participants explore how Design Thinking is applied in the real world at global organisations.

Hands-On Tools & Innovation Frameworks

Participants gain access to industry-relevant tools and frameworks that help learners think like innovators across any discipline.

Design Thinking Process Framework Empathy Maps & Personas User Journey Mapping Ideation & Creative Thinking Frameworks Prototyping Models Innovation Canvases Value Proposition Frameworks Sustainability & Impact Mapping Tools

// LEARNING OUTCOMES

What Participants
Will Learn

Identify and clearly define real problems.
Apply Design Thinking step-by-step.
Innovate with limited time, tools, and resources.
Map local challenges to relevant UN SDGs.
Build low-fidelity prototypes.
Present ideas confidently through a structured elevator pitch.

// TARGET AUDIENCE

Who Is This
Sprint For?

This sprint can be delivered across sectors:

Academic Institutions
Corporates & Enterprises
Government & Public Sector Bodies
NGOs & Social Impact Organisations
Startups, Incubators & Communities

// DELIVERY FORMAT

How You
Will Learn

The Sprint is a structured, high-energy process designed to move teams from ambiguity to concrete prototypes rapidly.

Fast-Paced Action

Immerse yourself in a single-day format that emphasizes quick decision making and collaboration.

Immersive Workshops

Work closely in teams in a high-energy environment.

Rapid Prototyping

Build low-fidelity prototypes to test and iterate ideas quickly.

Global Case Studies

Learn from the exact processes used by top innovative brands.

Collaborative Teams

Solve complex problems by working effectively with peers.

Elevator Pitching

Present ideas confidently through structured 2-minute pitches.

UN SDG Alignment

Ensure solutions are mapped to global sustainability goals.

// SPRINT STRUCTURE

How the
Sprint Works

A structured, high-energy process designed to move teams from ambiguity to concrete prototypes.

Phase 1: Understand & Frame

Participants are guided through:

• Design Thinking fundamentals
• Innovation thinking principles
• Introduction to UN SDGs
• Identifying real, context-specific problems
• Mapping problems to relevant SDGs
• First round of rapid prototyping

Phase 2: Build & Communicate

Participants then:

• Refine solutions using simple tools
• Prototype under real-world constraints
• Prepare a 2-minute elevator pitch
• Teams present their ideas

// CREDENTIALS

Certification

All participants receive a Design Thinking, Innovation & UN SDG Sprint Certificate issued under the World Design Council (WDC), UK – Future Creative Minds (FCM) Initiative.

FCM Initiative WDC

// CLARITY

Frequently Asked
Questions

Find answers to common questions about the Sprint, its format, and how to bring it to your organisation.

Who is the ideal audience for this Sprint?

The Sprint is highly adaptable. It is designed for corporate teams looking to build an innovation culture, academic institutions (students and faculty) teaching problem-solving, and NGOs wanting to align solutions to UN SDGs.

Do we need to prepare anything in advance?

No prior preparation or specific design skills are required. The Sprint is completely self-contained, guiding participants from problem framing to pitching within the designated timeframe.

Can the Sprint be customized for our organization's specific challenges?

Yes. While the framework remains consistent, we can align the initial problem statements and case studies to focus on specific internal challenges or industry verticals relevant to your team.

Is it delivered online or in-person?

The Sprint can be delivered in both formats. We offer highly interactive virtual sprints utilizing tools like Miro, as well as high-energy, in-person workshops depending on your institution's requirements.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes, every participant who successfully completes the Sprint and presents their final prototype will receive an official Certificate of Participation from the World Design Council (WDC), UK.