This action-oriented course aims to inspire and develop creativity and entrepreneurial skills through the use of tasks and activities, including, creativity rules, design thinking, inventure cycle, canvas business model, and team-based projects, which have been customized for this course.
The course provides students with the practical knowledge and critical analysis tools necessary to understand creativity, design, and bioinnovation using natural materials that are the main source of design such as wood and other plant materials. The ability to recognize opportunities, design thinking, and the analysis of Intellectual Properties necessary for the creation and development of new bio-eco-enterprises using natural and innovative materials. Natural materials are of increasing interest to design, for both direct use and bio-inspiration.

After taking this course, students will:
• Understand the invention and innovation cycle in the field of design with natural materials;
• Learn how to inspire and motivate curiosity in venture creation and technology commercialization;
• Explore the role of creativity, design thinking, designer’s DNA, growth mindset, and team-based learning in design;
• Explore the role of Intellectual Property in design with natural materials;
• Determine how to unlock creativity and ecosustainable enterprising;
• Understand when an idea might be an opportunity;
• Investigate the key stages of converting innovative idea in design into customer ready products and services;
• Comprehend how to communicate the value of their innovation and design.