Design Thinking for Futuristic Skills Development using Project-Based Learning (PBL) Approach: A Preliminary Study

Abstract

The teaching and learning methods adopt Project-Based Learning (PBL) to provide industry required skills to the graduates. It plays a vital role for problem solving and determine innovative solutions. However, Design thinking (DT) strengthen the innovation to enhance the solutions dynamically. The futuristic skills seek for integrated Technology based innovation for design, develop and apply to social needs which integrates critical thinking, problem solving, and communication and leadership skills. The Saudi Arabia vision 2030 is focused on integrating the skills for the national development. The DT is the conceptual tool identifyingthe skills required by the graduates throughPBL pedagogy. This paper signifies DT role for futuristic skills, to integrate futuristic skills practices in PBL approach and preliminary results are discussed.