The Hasso Plattner School of Design thinking at the University of Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa
Joined December 2016
This is the official account of the Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika. We are not active on this channel so please reach us through our website: dschoolafrika.org
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We thank @UNICEF @Yoma_World @DroneAdda our project partner in the Design Thinking in Afrika programme at @dschoolUCT. It's a privilege to contribute to sustainable development in Africa through co-creation. #DesignThinking #ImpactfulPartnerships
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Mindset Monday- Embody the LIVE THE BEHAVIOUR mindset for a prosperous life. Become the best version of yourself through conscious behavior. Explore the transformative LIVE THE BEHAVIOUR mindsets, as expertly dissected by Tiego Monareng, a d-school Afrika coach.
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"The youth-centred approach, emphasis on community involvement & innovative problem-solving techniques have transformative-thanks for the invaluable support and encouragement from our design thinking team & mentors" - Mary Goretty Nyunja #Collaboration #DesignThinking
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Innovation is alive in Africa! Rana Kamaly's reflections on the Design Thinking in Afrika Programme showcase the incredible potential for creativity and problem-solving on the continent. #ClimateAction #designthinking
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In our new episode of Mindset Monday, Richard Perez, founding director at dschool Afrika, reveals the secret to remaining impactful- BE DRIVEN TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE #designthinking #designmindsets #dschoolafrika
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Farah Shoukry a PhD Candidate from @AUC reflects on the Design Thinking Workshop: The workshop fostered positive collaboration and deep empathy, opening my eyes to the power of technology in disaster response and inspiring me to make a difference in climate-affected communities.
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Richard Perez presenting at the Sytems & Design Thinking for Financial Practitioners breakaway session at the @AFimpactsummit #DesignThinking #dschoolAfrika
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🌍 Day 2 of Design Thinking in Afrika Programme 🚀 Excited to partner with UNICEF Africa for the Design Thinking in Afrika Programme, empowering students to tackle climate change & build resilience in African communities! #ClimateAction #CommunityEmpowerment
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🌍Today marks the launch of the Design Thinking in Afrika Programme: 10-20 July 2023! 🎉 This interactive and unique online experience is brought to you by @dschoolUCT in partnership with @Ashesi , @KNUSTGH , @AUC , and the @designdeptstad #DesignThinkingAfrika #Innovation
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It's Mindset Monday and Tebogo Chaka, d-school Afrika coach, shares her perspective on PURPOSEFUL REFLECTION! #designthinking #designmindsets #dschoolafrika
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d-school Afrika, in partnership with Western Cape Government Libraries, recently celebrated the graduation of the 14th cohort of the Foundation Programme in Design Thinking. Read more: dschoolafrika.org/dscover/tr… #DesignThinking #Classof2023 #dschoolAfrika
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📢 Event Announcement! 🌟 Catch Richard Perez at the 6th Biennial SASEE Conference happening on July 12th, as he discusses why Design has become too important to be left only to the designers. click here: sasee.org.za/sasee-2023-conf… #ThoughtLeadership #dschoolAfrika #DesignThinking
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MINDSET MONDAY Tiego Monareng talks about being MINDFUL OF PROCESS Solving a problem takes time: put steps in place that give you the opportunity to rest, refill, and rethink your approach to a challenge. #designthinking #designmindsets #dschoolafrika
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Check out our new blog on #dschool alum/UX designer/runner-of-four-start-ups/all-round superhero Calvin Mayanta and get to know his absorbing ideas about elevating education in South Africa and why design thinking is like a superpower. dschoolafrika.org/dscover/al…
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ALUMNI IMPACT | Meet Zulfah Albertyn-Blanchard. After embracing this empathetic, human-centric approach to problem-solving, she makes a real difference in people's lives. Read more on her journey: dschoolafrika.org/dscover/al… #DesignThinking #HumanCentricApproach #ProblemSolving
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We’re delighted to share a new paper by Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika partners, Siemens Stiftung. The paper examines the impact that various networks have on enabling STEM education for children. Read more here: stiftung-kinder-forschen.de/… #STEM #education #designthinking
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Come over to the @dschooluct building on UCT's middle campus on 22 June at 18:00 for an exciting panel discussion on the topic, "Why is Design Thinking essential for entrepreneurs and business leaders to embrace?" Bring a few questions – find a few answers! #designthinking
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Happy #YouthDay! 🇿🇦 Here’s to the young, savvy, problem-solvers tackling critical challenges and improving our world. #YouthDay #designthinking #dschoolAfrika
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