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WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT

This introductory class provides the foundation for using the Disruptive Design Method, a unique three-part approach of mining, landscaping, and building to leverage positive change outcomes. A holistic approach to complex problem solving that combines sociological inquiry methods with systems and design thinking approaches, the Disruptive Design Method helps you to develop systems interventions that are smart, effective, thoughtful, and sustainable. Through this course, you will be introduced to the disruptive and creative mental tools to activate positive change.

IDCEC Approved

CEU CREDIT AVAILABLE

For our interior design community, this course (CEU-116134) has been reviewed and approved by the IDCEC for 1.00 CEU credit.

WHAT YOU WILL UNCOVER IN THIS INTRODUCTORY CLASS

  • The foundation of this unique three-step approach to leverage positive change outcomes

  • Exploration of divergent research approaches, systems mapping, leverage points, systems interventions

  • A view into a three-dimensional perspective of the way the world works and why this perspective is important for change makers

Course curriculum

  • 01

    Welcome

  • 02

    Part 1: Introduction to The Disruptive Design Approach

    • The Disruptive Design Method

    • Read: Innovation and Positive Disruption

    • VIDEO: Intro to the Disruptive Design Method

    • Read: The Power of Design

    • Watch: Critical Thinking

    • Read: Critical Thinking

    • Watch: Mindset Shifts

    • Activity: Define a Problem Arena

  • 03

    Part 2: The Mining Phase

    • The Mining Phase

    • VIDEO: Mining

    • Activity: Develop a Research Plan

    • Activity: Cluster Systems Map

    • Knowledge Check: Mining
  • 04

    Part 3: The Landscaping Phase

    • The Landscaping Phase

    • Video: The Landscaping Phase

    • Activity: Stakeholder Map

    • Activity: Motivations and Value Map

    • Knowledge Check: Landscaping
  • 05

    Part 4: The Building Phase

    • The Building Phase

    • Video: The Building Phase

    • Read: The 10 Golden Rules

    • Read: Prototyping

    • Activity: Group Domino Ideation

    • Activity: Theory of Change

    • Knowledge Check: Building
  • 06

    Part 5: Applying the DDM

    • Read: Applying the DDM

    • Watch: Applying the DDM

    • Video: Conclusion & Activating Change

    • Knowledge Check: Applying the DDM
  • 07

    Completion

    • Check your knowledge with this quick quiz

    • Additional Resources & Links

Dr. Leyla Acaroglu

Instructor Bio:

Sustainability provocateur, award-winning designer, 2016 UNEP Champion of the Earth, and creative changemaker pioneer, Dr. Leyla Acaroglu challenges people to think differently about how the world works. As the founder of the UnSchool and creator of the Disruptive Design Method, Leyla weaves together her skills as a designer, sociologist, and social entrepreneur to create highly immersive educative experiences. She is a renowned international expert on systems thinking and sustainability, running workshops around the world and designing activating experiences, gamified toolkits, and unique educational experiences that help equip people with the tools to intervene and change systems to make the status quo obsolete. Sought after for her unique approach to activating positive social change by design, Leyla's main-stage TED talk on sustainability has been viewed over a million times, and she is the author of several handbooks, as well as an op ed contributor for major publications like the New York Times.

Dr. Leyla Acaroglu

UnSchool Founder + Global Change Maker

WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT THE UNSCHOOL PROGRAMS

“The masterclass was wonderful. It provided me with a set of useful tools I can utilize to affect change in my workplace and profession and also led me to be more observant of how design affects our everyday lives. I have also become more cognizant about how much impact simple actions have on the entire system. I highly recommend the course.”

Megan Gabriel

“The Disruptive Design workshop far exceeded my expectations. The content has given me a practical way to delve into complex problems, exploring thinking far beyond my normal lines of inquiry, and to surface new areas for intervention and innovative ways of designing those interventions. Everyone who is tackling systems should learn this.”

Catriona McLagan

“The fellowship was a mind-blowing experience that I would recommend to everybody. I really feel empowered to support my community in making positive social change.”

Drew Robinson

DISRUPTIVE DESIGN METHOD

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This introductory class provides the foundation for using the Disruptive Design Method, a unique three-part approach of mining, landscaping, and building to leverage the positive change outcomes. A holistic approach to complex creative problem solving that combines sociological inquiry methods with systems and design thinking approaches, the Disruptive Design Method helps you to develop systems interventions that enact social and sustainable change. Through this course, you will develop the mental tools to activate positive change by loving and unpacking problems, employing a divergent array of research approaches, moving through systems analysis, and then ideating opportunities for systems interventions that amplify positive impact through a given micro or macro problem arena.

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Sliding scale pricing available for this course

  • Full Price

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    This pricing level is for those who can contribute to the course cost, but not at the full level, however are still relatively comfortable with the cost. The supported price is equivalent to approximately half price.

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