Design With Impact - Design Thinking & Strategy

Learn to think creatively and design strategically — from empathy to execution. A hands-on course for modern designers.

What you'll learn

The 5 stages of the Design Thinking process

How to apply empathy and problem definition to visual design

Ideation techniques and how to sketch and wireframe ideas

Strategic use of color theory, typography, and layout

Hands-on design of real-world outputs like posters or UI screens

Requirements

A basic understanding of any design tool (Figma, Canva, Adobe Illustrator, etc.)

A desire to go beyond surface-level design

No prior design thinking or strategy knowledge required

Description

Design is more than just visuals — it's about solving problems, creating experiences, and delivering impact. In this course, you'll learn to combine the power of Design Thinking with the precision of Design Strategy to create designs that are not just beautiful, but meaningful.You’ll start by mastering the five stages of Design Thinking: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test. These stages will help you deeply understand your users, define real problems, generate creative ideas, and bring them to life with confidence and purpose.Next, you’ll dive into core design strategy concepts — color theory, typography, and layout systems — and understand how these visual elements influence perception, usability, and emotional response in your designs.To apply your learning, you’ll complete a Capstone Project where you'll design a social media post, a poster, or a mobile UI screen. This real-world project helps you practice your skills and build a portfolio piece you can proudly showcase.Whether you're a beginner or a working creative professional, this course will help you design with clarity, purpose, and measurable impact. You’ll gain not just technical skills, but also the mindset to approach design strategically.No prior knowledge of Design Thinking or formal training is required — just a passion to learn and grow as a designer.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Module 1: Design Thinking (2 Hours)

Lecture 2 Empathy: Why, for who, and where (30 min)

Lecture 3 Define: Understanding Synopsis, Engagement (30 min)

Lecture 4 Ideate: Where and how to visualize (30 min)

Lecture 5 Prototype & Test: Sketches and wireframes (30 min)

Section 3: Module 2: Design Strategy (2 Hours)

Lecture 6 Color Concepts: How to use colors in design (30 min)

Lecture 7 Typography: Font types, style & combinations (30 min)

Lecture 8 Layout: 9-position grid, absolute positioning (30 min)

Section 4: Module 3: Capstone Project (1 Hour)

Lecture 9 Live Project - Social Media Using Design Strategy - 9 Position Grid Method

Lecture 10 Live Design - Web Z Pattern with 9 Position Grid System

Section 5: The Conclusion

Lecture 11 Thank you for Completing the course with flying colors, What is next for you?

UX/UI, Graphic, and Visual Designers,Design students and self-taught creatives,Freelancers and marketers creating visual content,Anyone who wants to create designs with strategic thinking