Design Thinking Bootcamp

During Bootcamp, participants will take part in an immersive, real-world project to actively learn the d.school’s human-centered, prototype-driven approach to innovation.

Basic Information

Offered in March, July, and September

3.5 day in-person program at Stanford with 1 hour of pre-work the week before the program, and coaching support when Bootcampers go back to work to apply what they learned

Open-enrollment for individuals (small (<5) teams and partners encouraged to apply)

Taught in English

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Program details

“d.school is like riding a bike...except the bike is a skateboard...and the skateboard is made from 17,689 paperclips...and through the design thinking process and empathy journeys...your team creates magic for users.”

— Susan Newman, Director of Project Management at Decagon Devices, March 2016 Alum

Customer-Focused Innovation

Learn about cutting-edge social science frameworks and design thinking techniques in a unique partnership between the Stanford Graduate School of Business and d.school.

You should apply to CFI if...

You want to opportunity to flex both your business and your creative muscles. You are a C-level or senior executive who is leading and directing teams that are charged with planning and implementing innovation programs. You don't mind getting your hands dirty.

The basics:

Typically offered in October each year

Multi-day program at Stanford with pre-work and post-program coaching

Program consists of a combination of lecture and activities in small groups

Open-enrollment for individuals

Teams and duos encouraged to apply

Taught in English

Customer Focused Innovation

Enrollment Open

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