The TCU IdeaFactory is “product focused” wherein cross-disciplinary student teams and faculty mentors advance an idea to realization.
The TCU IdeaFactory is an educational initiative from the College of Science and Engineering aimed at providing TCU undergraduates out-of-the-box experiences in creativity, leadership and entrepreneurship. Students participating in the IdeaFactory are encouraged to take advantage of additional TCU resources including the Neeley Entrepreneurship Center and their Values & Ventures competition in the Spring.
03/05/2018
Last week, the Design Frontiers met for the first time! Business strategists, UX designers, educators, students, and anyone else whose curiosity was piqued by the idea of Design Thinking came to kick off this new Fort Worth-based organization. All are welcome! If you're interested in joining or learning more, please contact [email protected].
03/05/2018
"As a graphic design major, I found Dr. Richard Buchanan's lecture very compelling and applicable. He helped me realize that the knowledge and skills I have acquired in my specific department don't have to be limited to to that particular area of study, but that I can use my curiosity and philosophy of design thinking to help craft innovative solutions in any industry. I look forward to using this design thinking mentality to better comprehend how human beings interact and identify not only with our products and services, but with one another."
-Nikki Welty, BFA in Graphic Design (Senior)
03/01/2018
Tomorrow, join us for Design Thinking Demystified! What does "Design Thinking" really mean? Leading expert Dr. Richard Buchanan will share tomorrow (March 1st) at 5pm in Moudy North Room 141.
02/23/2018
Rainy Friday afternoons are best spent brainstorming! Thank you to everyone who came out to brainstorm with two TCU students who are initiating change for those with different abilities on TCU's campus.
Join us for Design Thinking Demystified! What does "Design Thinking" really mean? Learn from leading expert Dr. Richard Buchanan when he presents Thursday March 1st at 5pm in Moudy North Room 141.
12/10/2017
We wrapped up our first semester of the Design Thinking student "Dream Team" with a brainstorming session and lunch at HG Supply Co! If you're a TCU student interested in learning more about or joining the Dream Team, please contact us at [email protected].
12/05/2017
We had a great time at the Design Thinking workshop last Friday! Dr. Grau and senior TCU students led non-profit leaders in rethinking and redesigning how they engage millennial volunteers. The participants also stepped outside the classroom to interview TCU students about the role volunteering plays in their lives.
11/30/2017
Join us in cheering on those participating in the 1st Annual Social Impact Design Challenge! Pitch day is Friday, December 8th at 2pm in the Rees-Jones Hall Global Seminar room (adjacent the Energy Institute). We're excited to hear the ideas, plans, and passions of each of our participants. We hope to see you there!
11/29/2017
Today is the last day to register for the Design Thinking workshop this upcoming Friday afternoon! Open to all non-profit organizations. Email [email protected] with questions or if you're interested in registering.
11/03/2017
Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal to the Social Impact Design Challenge! The challenge is now underway, and we're excited to see the innovative ideas our teams come up with.
11/03/2017
The IdeaFactory will be traveling to Houston next weekend! We're looking forward to attending the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching, hosted by the Science Teachers Association of Texas (STAT).
07/11/2017
Meet our Design Thinking Factory! Open spaces foster creative thinking and work performance - Take note young business man!