Design Thinking with AI

Solve complex business problems through human-AI collaboration.

This innovative two-day course merges Design Thinking and AI to tackle complex, systemic problems and foster groundbreaking innovation. Learn to apply AI technologies, such as big data, natural language processing (NLP), large language models (LLMs), and generative design to boost creativity and craft human-centered solutions. Explore creative applications of AI for faster ideation and bias minimization while mastering powerful metacognitive tools that help when thinking gets stuck.

Through hands-on sessions that fuse AI tools with Design Thinking methods, you will address real-world business challenges while building creative confidence, developing a comprehensive understanding of integrating AI into your strategies, equipped to drive innovation, solve complex challenges, and develop solutions that are both technologically advanced and human-centric.

The program culminates with an exploratory discussion on how to apply Design Thinking and AI to your specific context, emphasizing futures thinking, collaboration, ethics, and creativity. You will leave the program with a tailored action plan to ensure Design Thinking’s relevance and practical application to your organization’s challenges.

By the end of this program, you will be equipped to generate impactful solutions for today and navigate the evolving challenges of tomorrow. 

"Design Thinking pushes us to be iterative and helps me keep hope alive. This program is seriously shifting how I think about AI—not just as a tool for convenience, but as a creative partner that can help unlock new ways of solving problems. One of the coolest moments so far? Getting hands-on with OpenAI, Figma AI and Fliki AI—not just for rapid prototyping but even crafting a full-on commercial. Seeing these tools in action has me thinking about how AI can push the boundaries of design, accessibility, storytelling, and conflict-solving in more equitable, human-centered ways. AI isn’t here to replace creativity—it’s here to expand it. And when we pair it with Design Thinking, we make sure innovation is driven by real people, real needs, and real impact. I can’t wait to bring these insights into my work in the arts, history, and museum spaces."

– Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Vice President, IDEA

Key Takeaways

  • Learn strategies for integrating AI into the Design Thinking process
  • Understand how AI can aid human creativity and brainstorming
  • Develop innovative data-driven solutions
  • Foster a culture of collaboration through co-creation and application

Who Should Attend

  • Whether you are an executive in a global business or an early-stage start-up founder, this program will elevate your skills and boost your creativity, equipping you with the tools to advance your career and entrepreneurial efforts through human-AI collaboration.
  • Designed for professionals from all backgrounds and levels of experience, this program requires no prior experience with AI.
  • Individuals interested in pursuing their Certificate in Executive Leadership + AI.

Meet Your Instructors:

0 of 2 bios displayed
Ming Ming Chapman Distinguished Service Professor of Design
Jonathan Chapman Professor and Director of Doctoral Studies at Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Design

Request Info -- Unlock innovation with Design Thinking and AI!

Click here to view the Carnegie Mellon University Privacy Notice.