The empathetic engineer in Royal college of art

Successful innovation demands not only the effective and often novel application of technology, but also deep insights into what will create real value for customers and society. This requires a more empathetic, human approach to understanding customers' and users' compelling needs at a systemic level and devising solutions that address those needs.The new technologies that are enabling exciting transformations in health, education, transportation, energy and the telecommunications sectors, as well as in consumer sectors such as retail, music and media industries can only be successful if they consider the socio-cultural, political, environmental and economic context and the needs of all of those involved -- it demands empathy and creativity combined with an analytical approach to innovation.This practical and engaging online course will equip you with an understanding of a new approach and the principles, tools and methodologies to become a more empathetic and creative engineer blending science and technology with society and culture.Students will work on diverse live project briefs developed by the RCA with CERN, Lenovo and NASA.We are grateful for the support of the Royal Commission for the Exhibition 1851 in developing this course.

Teacher. ...Life Coach. ...Guidance and Counselor. ...Social Worker. ...Artist.

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