Free
Course

Learn Design Thinking: Ideation

Learn how to ideate and brainstorm possible design solutions based on user research.

4.5 out of 5 stars
This course includes
3,977 learners enrolled
This course includes

  • Skill level

    Beginner

  • Time to complete

    Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary
     
    <1 hour

  • Projects

    1

  • Prerequisites

    None

About this course

In this course, you’ll explore the creative side of design by learning techniques for ideation and problem-solving. You’ll understand how to define challenges based on user research and generate ideas to solve them. Using sketching and iteration, you’ll receive feedback on early design concepts and learn how to document your design process effectively.

Built in partnership with

Skills you'll gain

  • Define a problem statement based on user research

  • Brainstorm solutions and iterate on ideas

  • Create design concepts and gather feedback

  • Understand UX case studies and the design process

Syllabus

The platform

Hands-on learning

Animated GIF of an AI provided error explanation within Codecademy's learning environment
An AI-generated hint within the instructions of a Codecademy project
Animated GIF of Codecademy's Job Readiness Checker tool generating a compatibility report for a senior software engineer role
Animated GIF of building a phone screen interview using Codecademy's Interview Simulator
A fill-in-the-blank JavaScript question in a Codecademy assessment
Explore features

Projects in this course

Meet the creator of the course
Meet the full team
Jiwon Shin
Senior Curriculum Developer at Codecademy
Jiwon is a Senior Curriculum Developer at Codecademy. She has created courses across the web development catalog on languages such as JavaScript, PHP, and CSS, frameworks like React and Node.js, and the Front-End Engineer Career Path. She also created courses on p5.js, build tools, and Intro to UI and UX Design.
Meet the full team

Earn a certificate of completion

Show your network you've done the work by earning a certificate of completion for each course or path you finish.
  • Show proofReceive a certificate that demonstrates you've completed a course or path.
  • Build a collectionThe more courses and paths you complete, the more certificates you collect.
  • Share with your networkEasily add certificates of completion to your LinkedIn profile to share your accomplishments.

Learn Design Thinking: Ideation course ratings and reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
100 ratings
  1. 5 stars
  2. 4 stars
  3. 3 stars
  4. 2 stars
  5. 1 star
  • The progress I have made since starting to use codecademy is immense! I can study for short periods or long periods at my own convenience - mostly late in the evenings.
    Chris
    Codecademy Learner @ USA
  • I felt like I learned months in a week. I love how Codecademy uses learning by practice and gives great challenges to help the learner to understand a new concept and subject.
    Rodrigo
    Codecademy Learner @ UK
  • Brilliant learning experience. Very interactive. Literally a game changer if you're learning on your own.
    John-Andrew
    Codecademy Learner @ USA

Our learners work at

  • Google Logo
  • Meta Logo
  • Apple Logo
  • EA Logo
  • Amazon Logo
  • IBM Logo
  • Microsoft Logo
  • Reddit Logo
  • Spotify Logo
  • Uber Logo
  • YouTube Logo
  • Instagram Logo

Join over 50 million learners and start Learn Design Thinking: Ideation today!

Looking for something else?

Related resources

Related courses and paths

Browse more topics

View full catalog

Unlock additional features with a paid plan

  • Practice Projects

    Guided projects that help you solidify the skills and concepts you're learning.

  • Assessments

    Auto-graded quizzes and immediate feedback help you reinforce your skills as you learn.

  • Certificate of Completion

    Earn a document to prove you've completed a course or path that you can share with your network.
See pricing and plans