Design Thinking Workshop for Solopreneurs, Entrepreneurs, & Freelancers

You are in the business of solving problems for your clients. You can solve those problems faster, creatively, and confidently. Design thinking is a creative problem-solving process used by designers of all kinds.

• Learn how to work within limitations


• Learn how to fail faster


• Learn how to make confident decisions


• Learn how to communicate your ideas constructively for clients

This process can be applied to all sorts of projects and industries. In this skills-based workshop, you will learn through a hands-on craft project. This craft project is a tool for learning the steps to the process. In this workshop, the craft project will be beginner jewelry making. (This will be cold connection jewelry making only. No soldering involved.) It is HIGHLY suggested to take all three workshops to complete the lesson. 

Workshop Schedule

April 3 Week 1: Gather 10 AM-12 PM

• Focus on learning new skills, research and empathy

April 10 Week 2: Fail 10 AM-12 PM

• Focus on constructive failing through prototyping and learn to give helpful feedback

April 17 Week 3: Apply 10 AM-12 PM

• Focus on giving feedback that is helpful and assess problems solved

Why craft? 

Take a break from your screens to enjoy working with your hands. We all started out at a young age as a creator, but by adulthood, most of us have lost that confidence in creating. That is the same confidence that you need in problem-solving for your clients. Why not start again at the beginning by creating objects by hand?

What does confidence have to do with solving problems?

This a safe space meant to bolster your creativity and the creativity of others. We discuss the process of learning new skills and trying new ideas and how that process can be uncomfortable. You will learn how to get past those barriers. 

Who benefits from this? 

This workshop is aimed at solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, and freelancers in a variety of areas. The skills learned in this workshop can be applied to all sorts of careers that require critical thinking. Often design thinking courses are focused on teamwork, but the same process can work for a team of one. 

Included in the workshop:

• 2 hours per week for 3 consecutive weeks (April 3, 10, 17) 
• Materials for the craft project
• Small group instruction (8 students maximum)
• Coffee, beverages, and snacks (you are welcome to bring your own if you have dietary restrictions)
• A positive and creative environment

Location 

Kleverdog Coworking is a partner for this workshop. They offer attractive conference rooms for client meetings and desk space in Chinatown for your growing company. Their desks are accessible 24/7. And yes, dogs are welcome. 

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

21 is the minimum age for this event. 

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Located on the north end of Chinatown, Kleverdog Coworking is easily accessible by a variety of transportation methods. It is located between Hill Street and Broadway Avenue. Near the 110 Freeway and just a couple of blocks from the Gold Line Chinatown Station. 

Recommended parking is at Bamboo Plaza next door or Mandarin Plaza across the street. Do not park in the lot in front of the entrance as it is reserved. 

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Contact Alyson by email at Alyson@Alysonjon.live 

What's the refund policy?

100% refund up to 7 days prior to the event. 

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, you do need to bring a printed ticket to the event. 

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

Yes, that is okay. Please make sure that the purchaser contacts Alyson prior to the event with the name of the person who attends.