1. Design for M a n u f a c t u r i n g Innovation Certificate Program
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Design for M a n u f a c t u r i n g Innovation Certificate Program

2. Design for Manufacturing Innovation Overview
Progress Update: Cohort 3 Delivery Prototype Studio
Engagement
Next Steps
9/13/17 – Progress Update from May 2017:
Cohort 1 & 2 complete; Evaluation report in development; Participant testimonies; Cohort 3 starting mid October
Lessons Learned:
Jonathans Graphic
Impact, Improvement, Opportunity
Cohort 3:
approved and implemented (revised curriculum consistent with lessons learned, online platform development, revised curriculum is shorter and blended)
Curriculum map
Faculty bios (leading design innovators)
Introduction of online portal (screenshot of Kannu landing page)
Expanded marketing activity (CT & MA, Naval War College)
Application Status
Engagement:
New videos (Why RISD?, Leadership, 4 & 6 min. program videos)
Providence Business News
Rhode Island INNOVATION

3. DfMI Cohort 3: Oct 13, 2017 - Jan 27, 2018 Cohort 3:
approved and implemented (revised curriculum consistent with lessons learned, online platform development, revised curriculum is shorter and blended)
Curriculum map
Faculty bios (leading design innovators)
Introduction of online portal (screenshot of Kannu landing page)
Expanded marketing activity (CT & MA, Naval War College)
Application Status

4. Cohort 3 Demographics:
9 men, 2 women

5. Cohort 3 Lessons Learned: Impact
When asked to indicate how their work or their company’s work was different as a result of their participation in DfMI, participants reported:
“I work in a different manner than before the program. I see how design thinking provides a different and useful perspective to my work. I have discovered a way of asking basic questions again, looking for different types and forms to problems.”
“It has brought a new and clean perspective to problem solving, one that engages people company wide.”
“I think forcing myself to design a final project that fit my current work project will help me follow a more guided path to becoming a design leader and advocate. When problem solving, design thinking and empathetic design approaches are my go to when tacking tough problems.”

6. Cohort 3 Lessons Learned: Improvement
When asked for feedback as to how we can improve the DfMI Program, participants suggested:
“The gap between the first and second sessions was too long, because the subject matter was so intensive, by the second session, it was not at the front of anybody’s mind. Maybe, along with the mid session project, assign one of the books that were recommended at the end of the second session, to read during such a long break to keep the design thinking concepts fresh on the mind.”
“Model class assignments – weekly practice of design thinking skills – practice with a wider breath of research/observational and concept generation techniques – techniques for telling a story – produce prototypes.”

7. Prototype Studio: Feb 6-8 2018
Builds on the DfMI curriculum learning of discrete courses (design thinking, design process etc.), to explore the potential of integrating the design process at scale towards complex challenges.
Deeper learning opportunity to tackle scale challenges in an immersive 3 day studio, alongside design experts, guest speakers and senior level peers.
The immersive format facilitates an understanding of the scope of complexity involved in scale change, as well as an opportunity to design new approaches, dedicating collaborative efforts towards improving them.
This Prototype Studio is the work of a new and unprecedented collaboration between federal and local agencies and institutions, specifically Special Operations Command NORTH (SOCNORTH), Joint Special Operations University (JSOU), Rhode Island National Guard (RING) and Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).

8. Next Steps:
Develop insights based on findings from DfMI program and Learning evaluation
Document DfMI Task 3 activity in Process book, making recommendations for future ICDM opportunity and development
Continue to build RISD as a leader and a center for design- based learning for senior leaders who are interested in tackling complex challenges and driving sustainable change, momentum and innovation in the future.
(informal)
Utilize the studio as the sustainable format for further activity engaging senior leaders in how the design process can stimulate new ways of thinking about, approaching and tackling complex challenges
Build a diverse group of stakeholders from both inside and outside the sector, facilitating learning and the development of effective interventions to improve outcomes.
Engage DfMI alumni in participating in alumni studios - leveraging their existing design knowledge for greater company wide impact

9. Engagement: “CEOs Are Going to Art School to Think More Creatively”
(Article, 12/14/17)
“In the past decade, creativity has increasingly become a highly coveted quality for employers hiring at the top levels. Well aware of the wide-ranging applications of creativity, the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) launched a continuing education program in 2016 aimed at today’s global leaders. At its core, the program—known as RISD Executive Education (RISD EE)—enlists designers, experts, and faculty of the Providence, Rhode Island, art and design school to teach industry leaders, entrepreneurs, government officials, and C-level executives the principles of design and creative education.”

10. Design for Manufacturing Innovation Futures Video
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11. RISD Executive Education (RISD EE)
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RISD Executive Education (RISD EE)
exed.risd.edu/programs/design-for-innovation/