Do you want to learn the skills, mindset, and methods to design a sustainable future for society and business? Then apply now for the Design Thinking Basic Track program in the summer semester of 2023. The Basic Track is open for students and graduates of all disciplines and universities. The application deadline is January 31st, 2023.

During your time at HPI D-School, you will learn the innovative Design Thinking approach and apply your knowledge directly to design challenges of our project partners from companies, NGOs, and political institutions.

In a small, multidisciplinary team, you will work with students from all over the world to apply Design Thinking to solve real-world problems.

You will go through all phases of the innovation process and develop creative ideas and human-centered prototypes while being supported by experienced Design Thinking coaches. Together with your team, you'll experience an open culture of experimentation and failure that produces solution-driven innovations with impact.

In addition to building your methodological skills, at HPI D-School, you will be able to grow personally in a safe environment, develop your creative confidence and become part of our vibrant innovation network beyond the course.

Apply now for the Design Thinking Basic Track

Basic Track in the summer semester 2023: Participate on-site or online

In the upcoming summer semester, we will offer the Design Thinking Basic Track in two formats: You can decide whether you would like to participate on-site at the HPI D-School in Potsdam or experience the program in a virtual format.

The program takes place two days per week. It consists of live inputs from our program and coaching team and collaborative teamwork on-site or in the digital space, supported by interactive live coaching sessions. We use different digital tools for both formats, such as the virtual whiteboard "Miro" and our online learning platform "openHPI."

All participants have access to the Design Thinking spaces at the HPI D-School in Potsdam. These workshop rooms are equipped with appropriate technology to work in a hybrid setting.

Information about the Basic Track application

If you are interested now, we look forward to receiving your application by January 31st, 2023.

For help with your application, you can download our info sheet: How to apply for the Basic Track.

We also need the following documents:

- CV (Curriculum Vitae)

- Certificate of enrollment

- T-Profile

A "T-profile "represents your expertise in a specific field (through the vertical part of the letter "T"). In addition to your academic education, we would love to know more about your complementary skills and interests and your broad general knowledge (shown in the horizontal section of the "T"). Feel free to create your "T-profile" as a text, image, photo, or other any other creative idea.

We look forward to receiving your application by January 31st, 2023! If you have any questions, please check our FAQ or contact us by e-mail.