Objectives of the event
The main purpose of this particular event is to enhance the IEEE student’s capability of the
utilizing the Design Thinking for their future IEEE projects. Moreover, to nurture the practice
of ideate mode, define mode, ideate mode, prototype mode and test mode which would
ensure a smooth flow in a project building as well as to learn about project management.
Details of the event
The event was held on the 24 th of February 2019 at the Seminary Hall of Engineering
Faculty, UPM from 3pm to 6pm. Mr. Brien Lee Meng Siong was the trainer for this
workshop and successfully trained us eleven IEEE members. Firstly, the event was started off
by a simple ice breaking session of introducing ourselves.Next,he briefed us on the types of
Design Thinking which consists of five essential elements (Empathize, Define, Ideate,
Prototype and Test).Then,the trainer divided the eleven of us into three different groups and
were given a case study.From the case study we had role plays to understand individuals from
different age groups and their perspectives.This enabled us to empathize and understand how
to come up with a solution that would not be biased towards one party.One of the definitive
solution method was the fishbone technique with really helps us to brain storm from the
various problems we face to branch out the relatable solutions that can be utilized.There were
Q&A questions and a Kahoot Session done to also test us on our understanding and every
correct answers and the top three rankers of the Kahoot Session were rewarded with
chocolates.Generally,this event has truly enabled the participant to engage in a
comprehensive session to have a clearer understanding on the effectiveness of brainstorming
and to understand further on Design Thinking.