Technology and Strategic Design

This is a theme course of SPD theme 1: Strategic Design for Technology-enabled Innovation.

This course is designed to empower you with foundational theoretical insights into the trajectories of technological innovation. This course is your gateway to becoming a strategic designer that drives technology-enabled innovation within organizations and across ecosystems. You will delve into the evolution of technologies, their integration with innovation management and strategy, and their alignment or misalignment with societal needs and the rapid pace of change. Explore cutting-edge technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), brain decoding, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, understanding their implications and potential.

This course is tailored to foster your autonomy in acquiring essential knowledge of emerging technologies. Engage with technology experts, confront key ethical and ecological dilemmas inherent in technological advancements, and ponder the role of strategic design in crafting solutions that yield a positive impact on society. Prepare to challenge your perspectives and contribute meaningfully to the discourse on technology and innovation.