Design Thinking Reviews
See what training professionals say about Training Industry’s Design Thinking Workshop. These reviews reflect feedback from verified participants who completed the program and shared how to apply design thinking to solve business challenges by understanding learner needs, generating innovative learning solutions, rapidly prototyping and testing ideas, and maintaining stakeholder engagement throughout the process.
Average rating: 4.7 out of 5
Based on: 7 verified reviews
Review source: Reviews.io and participant feedback
Last updated: April 2025
What reviewers mentioned:
- Participants consistently highlighted gaining actionable tools, frameworks, and techniques that could be applied immediately to real workplace challenges and learning initiatives.
- Reviews praised the workshop’s engaging format, including activities, exercises, discussions, and collaborative problem-solving that brought Design Thinking concepts to life.
- Learners valued how Design Thinking helped them generate new ideas, approach problems differently, develop learner-centered solutions, and drive innovation in L&D.
- Participants frequently mentioned the facilitator’s expertise and the value of learning from diverse perspectives through group discussions, breakout sessions, and shared experiences.
Featured participant reviews:
“Training Industry’s Design Thinking workshop for training professionals is a must-attend for anyone in the L&D space seeking to revolutionize their problem-solving approach and deliver impactful learning solutions.” — Elizaveta Lugovaia, verified participant
“Are you looking for a way to elevate your brainstorming sessions to field ready solutions? Then the design thinking workshop is for you and your team.” — John Lenz, verified participant
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| Reviewer | Stars | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natalie Mauser-Carter | 5 out of 5 | Carol led a great, thought-provoking session. She provided a lot of room for discussion and engagement and I loved the activities that were provided to help us work through our problem statement. Overall I learned some new skills and some way to present Design Thinking to my teams. | 4/2/2025 |
| Sammey Gorham | 5 out of 5 | This was a great workshop. I found it very useful for my experience and profession. Interactive, and the instructor was great. | 10/6/2024 |
| John Lenz | 4 out of 5 | This workshop gave me a number of great tools I can bring back to my team to implement immediately. The design thinking framework is designed to quickly create learning centered, needs based solutions that can be efficiently measured for impact. Working in a cycle, the model is always moving the needle by generating new ideas, providing proof of concept, measuring results, and then repeat. Are you looking for a way to take elevate your brain storming sessions to field ready solutions? Then the design thinking workshop is for you and your team. | 9/30/2024 |
| Elizaveta Lugovaia | 5 out of 5 | I recently participated in Training Industry’s half-day Design Thinking workshop tailored for training professionals, which provided a concise yet powerful introduction to using Design Thinking as a key tool for innovative problem-solving in Learning and Development (L&D). The workshop began with a clear definition of Design Thinking, highlighting its relevance to training organizations. Through interactive sessions, we not only understood why Design Thinking is invaluable today but also practiced applying it within the group’s specific roles in our organizations. The practical orientation of the workshop was a standout feature. We engaged in hands-on exercises that sharpened our ability to use Design Thinking as a dynamic approach to problem-solving. The diverse roles within our group enriched discussions, offering insights into tailoring Design Thinking to our individual challenges. In just 4 hours, our facilitator successfully imparted the essence of Design Thinking and equipped us with actionable tools for driving innovation in approcahing our individual cases that we are facing as L&D professionals. The workshop struck a perfect balance between theory and hands-on application, leaving us with both knowledge and confidence to apply Design Thinking methodologies in our daily work. In conclusion, Training Industry’s Design Thinking workshop for training professionals is a must-attend for anyone in the L&D space seeking to revolutionize their problem-solving approach and deliver impactful learning solutions. It was an invaluable investment of time, leaving me inspired and well-equipped to navigate the evolving landscape of L&D. Kudos to Training Industry for a succinct, interactive, and empowering workshop! | 11/24/2023 |
| Marie Price | 5 out of 5 | Design Thinking master class was a hands-on class that helped me with ideas and a direction to tackle a real world issue. Great information that I will put to use. | 4/26/2023 |
| Ioana Bolog | 4 out of 5 | I would recommend this Design Thinking class to any professional who wants to quickly learn new techniques that are easily applicable in every day practice. The trainer was very knowledgeable and created meaningful group interaction. I enjoyed this masterclass a lot and feel energised to use what in learned on the job. | 4/26/2023 |
| Mary Russell | 5 out of 5 | Excellent session for all in the role of developing others. | 4/26/2023 |