This course is an introduction to human-computer interaction and design thinking and focuses on providing up and coming tech leaders the knowledge needed to more effectively communicate, collaborate, and lead cross functional teams. The course will cover the fundamentals of usability and the importance of a user's motivations, emotions, and capabilities. As well as introduce the process of design thinking, its ability to help better understand a user and their needs and turn those insights into meaningful solutions. The intent of this course is to give students the foundational knowledge needed to better collaborate and lead design teams.