- Docente: Giovanni Emanuele Corazza
- Credits: 4
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Industrial Design (cod. 8182)
Learning outcomes
At the end of this class, the student will possess scientifically sound notions about the creative thinking process, along with the pragmatic application of the principles for the generation of new ideas. The student will master theoretical and methodological notions regarding the cognitive and conative components which are at the very basis of the creative process. Particular emphasis will be placed onto universal strategies, applicable to diversified domains, which allow to increase awareness and efficacy of the overall creative thinking exercise.
Course contents
Part I - Creativity for design: introduction and lessons
learned.
Part II - Theoretical foundations of creative thinking. Cognitive
modelling.
Part III - The DIMAI model. Strategies and processes for specific
thinking stages.
Part IV - Innovation: hurdles and strategies for
success.
Part V - Application to study cases.
Readings/Bibliography
Lecture notes and slides
Teaching methods
Lesson and practical application examples
Assessment methods
Multiple choice test on all programme parts Design exercise requiring the application of the DIMAI creative thinking process Optional oral discussion
Office hours
See the website of Giovanni Emanuele Corazza