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A one-day, hands-on design thinking experience.

d-camp: Introduction to Design Thinking

d-camp is an interactive, design thinking bootcamp that introduces you to the core mindsets, tools, and ways of working through a design thinking learning experience. In one focused day, you’ll learn by doing - working in teams to tackle real challenges and experience design thinking in action.
Completion of a d-camp is required before applying to the Foundation Programme in Design Thinking and forms part of the participant selection process.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Face-to-Face
Cost: 

At no cost

Spaces: Limited

Experience design thinking in a day

Dive into a focused, hands-on introduction through practical team challenges.

Build confidence in uncertainty

Strengthen your ability to navigate ambiguity using human-centred tools and mindsets.

Connect, collaborate, and create

Work with diverse peers to solve real-world problems and build creative confidence together.

What is d-camp?

d-camp is a practical introduction to design thinking. Through guided activities and team challenges, you’ll experience how human-centred problem solving works in real time - not through lectures, but through action.

You’ll collaborate, test ideas quickly, and build creative confidence working with uncertainty and complexity.

What you’ll experience

  • Introduction to design thinking principles and mindsets
  • Hands-on teamwork around real-world challenges
  • Practice with core tools and techniques
  • Exposure to diverse, multidisciplinary collaboration
  • A fast-paced, supportive learning environment

Who it’s for

d-camp is open to youth aged 18–35 who are curious about design thinking and want to strengthen their problem-solving, collaboration, and creative confidence.

No prior experience is required.

Why attend?

  • Build practical soft skills valued in any field
  • Experience the thinking behind innovation and problem solving
  • Try design thinking before committing to a longer programme
  • Required before applying to the Foundation Programme

d-camp Format

Duration: 1 day
Location: Face-to-Face
Cost: 

At no cost

Spaces: Limited

Completion of a d-camp is required for eligibility for the
Foundation Programme in Design Thinking.

Upcoming Course Dates

17 March 2026

Application deadline:

13 March 2026

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