Understand Blockchain Using Design Thinking

Design is no longer an afterthought. Entrepreneurs are building future systems using design thinking. This is the first step in building user-centric blockchain solutions. In this course we will outline the phases of design thinking and the advantage of building systems that address actual user needs. It begins with defining blockchain as a framework for innovation. We will walk through the process of research, idea creation and testing digital solutions. The course concludes with a focus on scaling ideas with a project on improving the crypto financial system. This class is built for a community of creators, entrepreneurs and investors that will benefit from a problem-solving mindset. Students will gain a practical understanding of blockchain using a design road-map to launch new ideas.   

• Learn and Apply Design Thinking to Blockchain

• Understand the concept of Empathy

• Define Real Problems and Prioritize Solutions

• Build Systems By Users For Users

• Create Ecosystems and Improve the Crypto Financial Market

Student resources for understanding blockchain and design thinking:

-- Harvard Business Review: The Truth About Blockchain and connection to the Internet Framework

-- CoinDesk: Why Use a Blockchain? Exploring the Use-Case

-- Omega One: Smarter Way to Trade Cryptocurrencies -- White Paper