Design Thinking Seminar · In-Person and Live-Online · 2 Days Design Thinking. Think user-centred. Validate ideas fast.
Good ideas often fail because they miss the user. Brainbirds gives teams and organisations the Design Thinking Seminar: think user-centred, develop ideas and validate prototypes quickly, available as an open seminar and in-house format.
Format
On-site · Online
Scope
2 days · 8 modules
Available for
In-house & individual booking
The seminar
Mindset. Ideation. Prototyping. Two days that change how problems are solved and ideas are developed.
Many teams solve the wrong problems. They think in solutions too early, before truly understanding users. Design Thinking addresses exactly this.
The Design Thinking Seminar by Brainbirds gives professionals and leaders the craft they need: internalise the Design Thinking mindset, work through all phases from Understand through Ideate to Test with confidence and validate prototypes quickly with real users. On day two, participants conceive and facilitate their own Design Thinking workshop.
The Design Thinking Seminar is available as an open seminar in Munich (Maxvorstadt) and Live-Online. Organisations can book the format as an in-house event: flexible scheduling, adapted to their own team structure.
Key outcomes
- Internalise the Design Thinking mindset: think user-centred and understand problems before solutions
- Work through all phases with confidence: from Understand and Observe through Ideate to Prototype and Test
- Build prototypes quickly and test them with real users: validate ideas early and develop them deliberately
- Conceive and facilitate Design Thinking workshops: apply the method effectively in your own team
Your benefits
Trainers with Design Thinking Practice
All Brainbirds trainers have applied Design Thinking in innovation projects and facilitated workshops themselves. They do not share textbook craft but show what works in practice.
Your Own Challenge as a Starting Point
Participants work on a real innovation challenge during the seminar. Design Thinking is not explained but applied directly to a genuine question.
Central Location in Munich
The open seminar takes place at the Brainbirds Training Center Munich: easily accessible, calm working atmosphere, professional facilities.
AI Playground Included
No separate module: AI is integrated into all Design Thinking phases and available from day one.
Agenda
How the seminar runs
Design Thinking: Mindset und Prozess verstehen
Teilnehmer:innen vertiefen das Design Thinking Mindset und den Prozess. Das Modul zeigt, welche Haltung den Erfolg ausmacht und wie sie entwickelt wird.
Contents
- Design Thinking Mindset verinnerlichen
- Prozess im Detail verstehen
- Eigene Haltung reflektieren
Learning goal
Teilnehmer:innen verinnerlichen das Design Thinking Mindset und verstehen den Prozess im Detail. Sie reflektieren ihre eigene Haltung.
Design Thinking: Phase „Understand / Verstehen“
Das Modul vertieft die Phase Understand im Design Thinking. Teilnehmer:innen üben, ein Problem aus verschiedenen Perspektiven zu betrachten.
Contents
- Verstehens-Phase durchführen
- Problem aus verschiedenen Perspektiven betrachten
- Erste Hypothesen entwickeln
Learning goal
Teilnehmer:innen durchlaufen die Verstehens-Phase souverän. Sie betrachten Probleme aus mehreren Perspektiven und entwickeln Hypothesen.
Design Thinking: Phase „Observe / Beobachten“
Teilnehmer:innen lernen die Beobachtungsphase im Design Thinking. Das Modul übt Empathie-Building durch direkte Nutzerinteraktion und Beobachtung.
Contents
- Beobachtungstechniken anwenden
- Empathie für Nutzer:innen aufbauen
- Insights gewinnen
Learning goal
Teilnehmer:innen wenden Beobachtungstechniken an und bauen Empathie auf. Sie gewinnen wertvolle Insights für die weitere Arbeit.
Design Thinking: Phase „POV / Standpunkt entwickeln“
Das Modul fokussiert auf die POV-Phase – das Synthetisieren von Insights zu einem klaren Standpunkt. Teilnehmer:innen üben die Formulierung wirksamer POV-Statements.
Contents
- POV-Statement formulieren
- Insights synthetisieren
- Fokus für Ideation schaffen
Learning goal
Teilnehmer:innen synthetisieren Insights und formulieren wirksame POV-Statements. Sie schaffen Fokus für die Ideation.
Design Thinking: Phase „Ideate / Ideen generieren“
Teilnehmer:innen lernen Kreativtechniken für die Ideation-Phase. Das Modul übt das Generieren vieler Ideen und das strukturierte Auswählen.
Contents
- Kreativtechniken anwenden
- Ideenmenge maximieren
- Auswahl strukturiert treffen
Learning goal
Teilnehmer:innen wenden Kreativtechniken sicher an und maximieren die Ideenmenge. Sie wählen strukturiert die vielversprechendsten Ideen aus.
Design Thinking: Phase „Prototype / Prototypen bauen“
Das Modul zeigt, wie Prototypen schnell und zielgerichtet gebaut werden. Teilnehmer:innen üben verschiedene Prototyping-Techniken.
Contents
- Prototyping-Prinzipien verstehen
- Schnelle Prototypen bauen
- Lernziel definieren
Learning goal
Teilnehmer:innen verstehen Prototyping-Prinzipien und bauen schnelle Prototypen. Sie definieren klare Lernziele für jeden Prototyp.
Design Thinking: Phase „Test / Testen“
Teilnehmer:innen lernen, Tests im Design Thinking strukturiert durchzuführen. Das Modul zeigt, wie Feedback wirksam genutzt wird.
Contents
- Tests strukturiert durchführen
- Feedback einholen und auswerten
- Iterationen ableiten
Learning goal
Teilnehmer:innen führen Tests strukturiert durch und werten Feedback aus. Sie leiten klare Iterationen ab.
Design Thinking: Workshops umsetzen
Teilnehmer:innen lernen die souveräne Moderation von Design Thinking Workshops. Das Modul übt Energie-Management und Ergebnissicherung.
Contents
- Workshops souverän moderieren
- Energie und Fokus halten
- Ergebnisse sichern
Learning goal
Teilnehmer:innen moderieren Design Thinking Workshops souverän. Sie halten Energie und Fokus und sichern Ergebnisse.
THE TRAINER TEAM
Who guides you.
Expert
Trainer, Coach and Facilitator for AI, Agile Transformation and Leadership
Christian StenglTrainer / Coach at Brainbirds
- Christian is an expert in AI-powered transformation, agile coaching and leadership development.
- Christian brings 20 years of leadership experience as a CEO, consultant and editor-in-chief in the digital economy, having introduced agile methods as CDO at Verlagsgruppe Handelsblatt.
- Christian has accompanied more than 200 agile coaches in the Brainbirds Agile Coach programme and is a sought-after speaker on mindfulness and resilience.
- University studies in Hamburg, Lisbon, New York and Oxford. Systemic Business Coach. Professional Scrum Master I. Certified Qigong and Yoga Teacher.
Open dates
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Answers about this seminar and booking with Brainbirds.
How up to date are the AI topics at Brainbirds?
We keep our content as current as possible — but currency alone is not enough for us. What matters is relevance: you should leave with new skills, concrete tools, and fresh inspiration that you can put to use in your everyday work straight away.
Can individuals book open seminars?
Yes. All open seminars are equally available to individuals and teams. Booking is done directly via the seminar page, with payment by invoice or credit card.
Can I cancel my booking free of charge?
Free cancellation is possible up to 21 days before the event starts. Cancellations must be submitted in writing, e.g. by email.
What are the cancellation fees close to the seminar date?
From 20 days before the event, a cancellation fee of 50% of the participation fee applies. In case of no-show on the first day, the full participation fee will be charged.
How long do the seminars last?
Most open seminars cover 2 days of learning time. Programmes such as Agile Coach or Scrum Master are multi-day formats that extend over several weeks.
Can I rebook to a different date?
Yes, one rebooking to another date is possible. Up to 21 days before the event it is free of charge; from 20 days before, a rebooking fee of 20% of the participation fee applies.
What formats are available?
Live online and in-person, with some seminars also available as hybrid formats. In-person seminars take place in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. All participants receive a recognised certificate upon completion as well as a digital badge that can be shared on LinkedIn.
What happens if I cannot attend due to illness?
If you are unable to attend due to illness, you can arrange a new date for the same topic at no additional cost — simply submit a medical certificate.
Which companies are in-house programmes suitable for?
In-house programmes are suitable for groups of 8 or more participants. Brainbirds works with companies of all sizes in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Can I send someone else in my place?
Yes, you can designate a substitute at any time. Notification must be made in writing and incurs no additional costs.
What happens if Brainbirds cancels a seminar?
In the event of cancellation due to force majeure, speaker unavailability, venue disruptions, or insufficient registrations, all participants will be notified promptly. Cancellations due to insufficient registrations are communicated no later than 14 days before the event. Please note that travel and accommodation costs already booked cannot be reimbursed.
How are in-house programmes put together?
From a library of 225 modules covering leadership, project management, AI, and future work skills, Brainbirds selects the right content together with the client organisation.
What is the difference between open seminars and in-house programmes?
Open seminars take place on fixed dates and are aimed at individuals. In-house programmes are tailored to a specific organisation and can scale across any number of cohorts.
Will I receive a refund if the seminar is cancelled?
Yes, the participation fee will be refunded in full. Travel, accommodation, and lost working time are not reimbursed, unless the cancellation is due to gross negligence or wilful misconduct on the part of Brainbirds.
How can I pay the participation fee?
Payment is made by bank transfer upon receipt of the invoice, which is issued with the booking confirmation.
Can I pay the participation fee in instalments?
Yes, we want to make participation accessible to everyone. Individual instalment arrangements are available on request — just get in touch with us.
Do I have a right of withdrawal after booking?
Yes, you have the right to withdraw from the contract within 14 days of signing without giving any reason. Withdrawal must be submitted in writing by email. The right of withdrawal expires at the start of the first day of the event.