Design Thinking with AI
Too many teams spend months building technically impressive solutions that nobody actually needs.

This course helps developers, architects, product teams, and technical professionals combine modern Design Thinking principles with AI to validate ideas faster, uncover real user needs, and create products people actually want to use.

Instead of endless workshops and theoretical frameworks, you will learn a practical, AI-accelerated workflow that fits directly into modern Agile and product development environments.

Through hands-on projects, reusable prompt frameworks, and real-world examples, you will learn how to use AI as a research assistant, ideation partner, and prototyping tool throughout the entire Design Thinking process.
„Axel shows in an incredibly practical way how to use AI as an assistant to give your effectiveness a massive boost. Truly inspiring!“

„I learned a lot from this course; like how can I put my thoughts in AI while designing something good.“

Stop Building Features Nobody Uses
Many products fail not because of poor engineering, but because teams solve the wrong problems.

Traditional Design Thinking was created to reduce this risk, but for technical teams, the process often feels too slow, too abstract, and disconnected from real development workflows.

This course shows you how to apply Design Thinking at the speed of modern product development using AI.

Design Thinking at the Speed of AI

You will learn how to combine AI with every stage of the Design Thinking process:

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Empathize
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Define
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Ideate
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Prototype
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Test

Using AI tools strategically allows you to:

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generate personas faster
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identify user pain points more effectively
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brainstorm innovative solutions rapidly
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prototype concepts without heavy design overhead
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validate ideas before writing production code
The result: faster learning, better decisions, and stronger products.
Learn Through Real-World Projects
This course is highly practical and built around hands-on application.

You’ll build three real-world projects that prove the methodology works:

Project 1: B2C FinTech App

Design a concept for a personal finance dashboard that builds user trust and makes complex financial data instantly understandable.

You’ll go from raw user pain points to a tested, high-fidelity prototype in under 6 hours.

Project 2: B2B Sales Co-Pilot

Ideate and test an internal tool that sales teams will actually use.

Learn to map existing workflows, identify friction points, and prototype solutions that integrate seamlessly into business processes—not disrupt them.

Project 3: MVP Concept Accelerator

Build the ultimate meta-tool: a reusable AI-powered system that takes any product idea and outputs validated personas, problem statements, feature concepts, and wireframes in 20 minutes.
Use it for every future project you touch.

Each project helps you apply Design Thinking and AI to realistic product and business scenarios.
Practical Frameworks and Prompt Systems Included

You will receive practical templates, reusable prompts, and AI workflows that can immediately be applied to your own projects.

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Design Thinking prompt frameworks
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AI-supported ideation systems
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persona generation workflows
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rapid prototyping approaches
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MVP validation structures
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Agile integration examples
The goal is not just to understand the process, but to actively use it in real development environments.
Built for Technical Professionals

This course is ideal for:

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software developers and engineers
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software architects
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product managers and product owners
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UI/UX designers
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Scrum Masters
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R&D and innovation teams
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technical professionals involved in product development
No previous Design Thinking experience is required.

Basic familiarity with AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini is helpful.

What You’ll Be Able to Do
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Generate data-driven user personas and deep behavioral insights in 15 minutes using AI-powered research techniques

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Build 3 realistic prototypes: a FinTech app, B2B sales tool, and reusable MVP accelerator system

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Create a library of master prompts that de-risk any product idea before you write code

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Integrate AI-accelerated Design Thinking directly into your Agile sprints and development workflow

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Transform from code-focused builder to product thinker who solves real problems, not just tickets

Stop Building in the Dark

Learn how to combine Design Thinking and AI to validate ideas faster, reduce product risk, and create solutions people actually need.

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COURSE CONTENT

2 hours on-demand video

49 downloadable resources

Access on mobile, tablet, and TV

Subtitles included

Certificate of completion

Design Thinking with AI - Introduction (19:09 Total)

Introduction: The New Foundation – Design Thinking with AI

3:24

What Is Design Thinking really about?

7:37

Your New Design Thinking Partner, the AI

2:11

The AI-Enhanced Workflow – Design Thinking on Steroids

5:57

Design Thinking with AI
Project 1 - The Personal Investment AI Assistant (32:03 Total)

Design Thinking With AI Project 1 – The AI Personal Investment Assistant

2:01

Empathize – Understanding the Modern Investor (Design Thinking Step 1)

4:53

Define with the User in Mind (Design Thinking Step 2)

3:50

Ideate – Brainstorming Features with an AI (Design Thinking Step 3)

3:34

Prototype (Lo-Fi) – From Text to User Flow (Design Thinking Step 4.1)

3:12

Prototype (Hi-Fi) – Generating a Realistic UI (Design Thinking Step 4.2)

4:40

Test – Simulating User Feedback (Design Thinking Step 5.1)

3:46

Test – Analyzing User Feedback (Design Thinking Step 5.2)

3:37

Recap of Design Thinking with AI – The AI Personal Investment Assistant

2:30
Project 2 - The Sales Enablement Co-Pilot (19:07 Total)

Design Thinking with AI Project 2 – The Sales Enablement Co-Pilot

1:03

Empathize – A Day in the Life of a Sales Rep (Design Thinking Step 1)

2:58

Define – What Does the User Care About? (Design Thinking Step 2)

2:53

Ideate – Designing the Co-pilot’s Core Logic (Design Thinking Step 3)

2:20

Prototype (Logic) – Building the Brain (Design Thinking Step 4.1)

2:13

Prototype (UI) – Designing an Intuitive Interface (Design Thinking Step 4.2)

3:32

Test – Role-Playing a High-Stakes Sales Scenario (Design Thinking Step 5)

2:19

Recap of Design Thinking with AI – The Sales Enablement Co-Pilot

1:49
Project 3 - The MVP Concept Development Accelerator (26:13 Total)

Design Thinking with AI Project 3 – The MVP Concept Development Accelerator

1:13

Empathize & Define – The Innovator’s Dilemma (Design Thinking Step 1+2)

3:06

Ideate – Designing the Accelerator’s Features (Design Thinking Step 3)

3:08

Evaluation – Building a Multi-Step AI Prompt Chain (Design Thinking Advanced)

3:16

Prototype – From Wireframe to a Simple Web Interface in 10 seconds

2:50

Test & Refine – Testing Your User Interface (Design Thinking Step 5.1)

2:58

Test & Refine Advanced – Testing with Wild Ideas & Prevent Malicious Behavior

5:32

Recap of Design Thinking with AI – The MVP Concept Development Accelerator

4:10
AI as Your Design Thinking Partner (20:03 Total)

Your AI-Powered Design Thinking Mindset in Action

1:06

The Art of AI Collaboration – Giving AI Good Feedback in Design Thinking

4:15

Ethical Considerations and Guardrails when using AI for Design Thinking

4:48

Integrating Design Thinking with AI into Agile & Scrum

5:35

Your Weekly Plan for the First 30 Days practicing Design Thinking with AI

4:19

Final Design Thinking Quiz
Design Thinking and What's Next (3:06 Total)

BONUS: Your Journey as an AI-Powered Design Thinking Innovator + Other Courses

3:06
PRICE
€89.00
one-time (incl. VAT)

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WHAT OUR PARTICIPANTS SAY
„I love how this course gives structure to the creative chaos of Vibe Coding. It connects the flow of rapid AI prototyping with real product thinking and user needs. It’s practical, inspiring, and exactly what I needed to make my work more intentional.“
„Design Thinking with AI for Developers‘ is oustanding: After a brief introduction to Design Thinking, Axel guides through three excellent designed projects applying fascinating usage of generative AI. The prompts used are very impressive and became part of my toolbox. Axel guided me on a journey with the goal „to make innovation faster, cheaper, and less risky for anyone with an idea“. Beyond that, Axel’s main intention is what is taught and practiced in the course, becomes DNA of anyone taking the course. Amazing!!!“

„This course is a real game-changer for anyone looking to implement Design Thinking efficiently and practically. The content is exceptionally well-structured and demonstrates how to accelerate the entire process with AI, from Empathize to Test.

The real-world projects are particularly impressive, making it easy to transfer concepts into practice. The combination of Design Thinking and Agile/Scrum is explained clearly and comprehensively.

If you want to learn how to develop innovative solutions with GenAI and integrate ready-to-use workflows, this course is a must. Highly recommended!“

FAQ

》Do I need prior experience in leadership or coaching?

No.
The course does not require any specific prior knowledge.

It is designed so you can easily follow along even without coaching experience, while still offering enough depth for those who already have leadership experience.

》How much time do I need to invest?

The course is intentionally designed to be compact. You decide how intensively you want to learn.

Each module lasts only 2–7 minutes, allowing you to learn flexibly and fit it into your schedule.

》Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. After completing the course, you will receive a personalized certificate with your name, which you can use on LinkedIn, in job applications, or for your internal career development.

》What if I need to take a break?

No problem. You can pause the course at any time and continue seamlessly later.

With flexible online access and unlimited availability, you can learn entirely at your own pace.

》How does the 30-day money-back guarantee work?

If the course isn’t right for you, you’ll get your money back within 30 days, no questions asked. Simply send us an email, and your refund will be processed within 5 business days.

》What technical requirements do I need?

All you need is a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access, plus speakers or headphones. For the PDF worksheets, you may want a printer.

If you can open this page and watch a preview video, you’re ready to go.

》How long will I have access to the course?

You have 12 months‘ access to all content, which you can use as often as you like within that time.

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Axel Rittershaus
Your coach for effective, forward-thinking leadership, combining real-world experience with practical methods.
Axel Rittershaus
For over 15 years, Axel Rittershaus has been supporting leaders at all levels, from team leads to executives. He combines hands-on leadership experience and practical tools with a clear focus on developing teams and individuals.

With over 35 online courses, a published book and experience of coaching internationally, Axel demonstrates how to develop your leadership skills in a conscious, effective and forward-looking way — for yourself, your team and your career.

STILL NOT SURE?
Not sure if this course is right for you?
No problem. You have 30 days to try it.

If you realize within that time that it’s not helping you, you’ll get your money back.

No hassle. No questions asked.

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