Achim Schmidt – Design Thinking Meets AI: Human-Centered Problem Solving
In this session, participants will explore how Design Thinking and Artificial Intelligence can complement each other to tackle complex, human-centered challenges. Using the real-life example of a young family seeking to live as digital nomads – balancing freedom, travel, and adventure with a child’s need for stability and belonging – Achim will demonstrate the power of framing the right problem before rushing into solutions.
He will show how AI can serve as a creative co-pilot, from generating fresh ideas in minutes to building simple prototypes and gathering quick feedback. The session is designed to be engaging, practical, and thought-provoking, with tools, exercises, and methods that participants can immediately apply to their own projects, businesses, and personal challenges.
If time allows, there will also be a short interactive exercise to bring these concepts to life.
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Achim SchmidtDesign Thinking & Innovation ExpertAchim Schmidt is a Design Thinking Coach with more than 10 years of experience helping individuals and organizations solve complex challenges in a human-centered way. Currently, he works at a MedTech company with 8,000 employees, where he drives the implementation of Design Thinking and AI to accelerate innovation in healthcare.
He is the co-author and publisher of two bestselling Design Thinking books, translated into several languages, and brings a creative background as a car designer – including designing the 2007 Popemobile. Achim’s passion lies in empowering people with practical tools, playful methods, and a collaborative mindset – while making sure to have fun along the way.