Blueprint for Innovation
About the Class
The course linked to this community is Blueprint for Innovation, an exploratory and hands-on class designed to help students identify emerging problems in business, technology, and society.
Students will learn to apply innovative thinking frameworks, leverage AI and automation tools, and develop real-world solutions through creative experimentation. The course emphasizes unconventional problem-solving, critical thinking, and rapid iteration, making it a natural fit for students in the Innovation Incubator LLC.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify emerging problems in business, technology, and society before they become mainstream
- Use AI tools for brainstorming, problem analysis, and idea validation
- Conduct market research and validate real customer needs
- Build prototypes and develop minimum viable products
- Create business plans and pitch to real audiences
Our Professor
Dr. David Choi is a Professor of Entrepreneurship at LMU and the Director of the Fred Kiesner Center for Entrepreneurship. A nationally recognized educator and mentor, Dr. Choi has spent his career helping students develop the creative mindset, leadership skills, and practical tools needed to bring ideas to life.
He has advised countless student ventures, led award-winning entrepreneurship programs, and is known for his hands-on, supportive approach to teaching. Dr. Choi brings real-world insight, encouragement, and expert guidance to the Blueprint for Innovation course, helping students grow as innovators and problem-solvers.
Course Structure
Early Year
- Introduction to design thinking
- Problem exploration activities
- Brainstorming and ideation sessions
Mid Year
- User interviews and research
- Early prototyping (digital or physical)
- Mapping assumptions and testing steps
Late Year
- Improving the solution
- Building a compelling pitch
- Preparing for the LLC's end-of-year presentations