What separates a product that succeeds from one that fails? Often, it comes down to understanding what people actually need—and designing with that insight at the center. In this masterclass, Professor Ester Pescio will guide you through the fundamentals of product innovation, from identifying real user pain points to developing solutions that create genuine value.
You'll explore frameworks used by leading innovators and learn how to apply a user-centered mindset to your own ideas. Whether you're launching a startup, working on a class project, or simply curious about how great products come to life, this session will give you practical tools to think like a product designer
How to identify unmet needs and turn them into product opportunities
Frameworks for testing and validating ideas before you build
Strategies for designing solutions that users will actually adopt