Beyond Code: From Problem to System Design Workshop

Unlike typical technical workshops, the session focused on the thinking that comes before writing a single line of code: understanding the problem, designing the right solution and communicating its value. It brought together students from FCSIT, the Faculty of Business and Economics and the Academy of Islamic Studies.

Participants worked through a real case study to turn broad scenarios into clear problem statements. They then used AI prompt engineering to speed up their ideas and moved on to solution design and prototyping. The session ended with systems thinking, where participants learned to turn technical solutions into a compelling business story that helps decision-makers act.

Run in a forum-style circle rather than as a traditional lecture, the workshop encouraged participants to voice their own ideas and learn from one another. Attendees rated it a perfect 5.0/5.0 for overall satisfaction and praised its interactive format and real-world relevance. The session equipped students with essential skills for hackathons, academic projects and real-world problem solving, and showed that strong computing skills go hand in hand with problem understanding and effective communication.