Stanford University’s Sarah Stein Greenberg visits Habib University for lecture on methodology of Design thinking

Karachi, Pakistan, December 18, 2015– The Office for Global Engagement at Habib University hosted a lecture by Sarah Stein Greenberg, Executive Director, d.school: Institute of Design at Stanford University at their campus in Karachi. The topic of the lecture was ‘Learning as a Designed Experience: Design Thinking at the Stanford d.school.’

Greenberg talked about the methodology of design thinking and also shared interesting stories of how using design thinking has allowed multidisciplinary teams of Stanford University students to have a real impact around the world. The talk also covered the d.school’s philosophy around designing learning experiences, and how that approach has fostered an educational environment that helps students become confident in their own creative abilities. Greenberg discussed modern teaching methods that, if implemented in Pakistan, can immensely nurture the young talent in the country.

Greenberg,an MBA from Stanford University and a BA in History from Oberlin College, has been traveling around the world to speak to and facilitate groups using design thinking. This year has taken her to Canada, the Philippines, South Africa, Ecuador, and now – finally – Pakistan.

Since 2010, Greenberg has helped lead the d.school, an interdisciplinary institute at Stanford University that nurtures innovators and spreads design thinking. Previously, she worked in the innovation practice of Monitor Group in the US and India and advised multinational companies on developing innovation capabilities. Her background includes developing new products and services in a number of emerging markets in Asia and Africa.

The lecture was held at the Tariq Rafi Lecture Theatre at Habib University. Habib University is a liberal arts & sciences university, offering interdisciplinary education in science, engineering, arts, humanities and social sciences. It was established in Karachi under the patronage of the House of Habib. Committed to providing the highest standards of excellence in higher education and envisioned to be an intellectual nexus for the region, Habib University will develop the next generation of scholars who will positively impact society. A first-of-its-kind initiative in Pakistan, Habib University will offer high quality programs of study in a collaborative learning environment.