Design Thinking Workshop: New Ideas, Real Outcomes
VUCX guides teams from industry, insurance, and digital product companies from the first open question to a workable solution.
IHK-certified Design Thinking methodology. A six-phase process from problem definition to implementation. Workshops for organizations in industry, insurance, FMCG, and the public sector, in person or remote. Agency based in Cologne since 1993.
Workshop Formats for Every Team
Remote Workshop
Location-independent sessions run through Miro, Zoom, and similar tools, with creative techniques adapted for digital collaboration. Built for distributed teams and international locations.
On-Site at Your Company
VUCX comes to you and tailors format, duration, and topic focus to your existing team structure.
In-Person Workshop at the VUCX Studio in Cologne
Teams work on-site with whiteboards, prototyping materials, and direct access to the VUCX toolbox of creative techniques.
Design Thinking Seminar
For teams who want to learn the methodology first, before booking a full workshop. More on the method itself is available on the Design Thinking overview page.
Why Run a Workshop with VUCX?
VUCX combines Design Thinking with over 30 years of experience in Brand Strategy Consulting, creative work, and Digital Transformation Consulting. A workshop with VUCX doesn't end with sticky notes on a wall, it ends with concrete next steps for a brand, a digital product, or an internal process.
Where the outcome points toward a digital product, the Design Thinking team works closely with UX Strategy. That way, the method doesn't stop at ideation, it leads to something that can actually be built.
FAQs about Design Thinking Workshop
How long does a Design Thinking Workshop take?
A single workshop day typically runs six to eight hours and covers a full pass through the method, from problem definition to a first prototype. More complex challenges often call for a multi-day format. VUCX sets the exact duration together with the client.
What does a Design Thinking Workshop with VUCX cost?
Cost depends on group size, format, and duration, an on-site workshop for eight participants is priced differently than a short remote session for a small team. VUCX puts together an individual quote after a brief initial conversation. An informal inquiry is the first step.
What kind of companies benefit from a Design Thinking Workshop?
The method works across industries, from manufacturing and insurance to public institutions and startups. What matters is not the industry, but the need for a fresh perspective on an existing problem. VUCX adapts content and exercises to the specific topic at hand.
Is the workshop run online or in person?
Both options are available: as a remote workshop using tools like Miro and Zoom, on-site at the client's location, or in person at the VUCX studio in Cologne. The choice of format depends on team size, location, and the depth of interaction needed. VUCX advises on this during the initial conversation.
What's the difference between a workshop and a seminar?
A seminar introduces the Design Thinking methodology and covers the fundamentals without a hands-on project. A workshop, by contrast, works directly on a specific company challenge and ends with a tangible interim result. Many teams start with the seminar and book the workshop afterward.