Design Thinking Principles: A How-To Guide
...design approach for finding the best solution through creativity and collaboration. The term “design thinking” wasn’t coined until the 1990s, but creative problem-solving in modern design got its start in...
The Power of Design-Driven Innovation in Business
...we see a design-driven or design-led innovation as using design to drive innovation. It’s not the only way of innovating, but I think the processes and approaches of design are...
9 Technology Myths: Reprogramming Business Leaders for the Future
...a ‘right way’ to do design thinking.” There is no bible for design thinking, though there are some similar best practices. Some places (like IDEO) don’t even call it “design...
Helsinki: Redefining Urban Growth through Design Thinking
...Design Capital at WDC2012. The whole year felt like a flow of design events and exhibitions. Helsinki branded itself a design-driven city. Finally, we established the Chief Design Officer role...
Design Thinking: A Long Journey to Japan
...diversify, businesses are using design thinking more and more to meet demand. GLOBIS is offering a course on Design Thinking as well. But what is design thinking, and why is...
Zen and the Design Thinking Mindset of Steve Jobs
...months ago, I hosted a conference in Tokyo. One of the sessions was on design thinking—applying the methodology of a designer to complex problems outside of design. The panel included innovation consultancy...
Tom Kelley on Creative Confidence, Design Thinking, and Empathy for Startups
...the future Engage design thinking before the problem-solving begins. According to Tim Brown, executive chair of IDEO, “Design thinking is a human-centered approach to innovation that draws from the designer’s...
3 Big Lessons from Tiny Bubbles on Reaching the World
...important lessons. Water Design Japan celebrating its 2020 win at the Osaka Regional Startup World Cup | ©Water Design Japan Lesson #1: Know Thyself If you don’t know who you...
Design Thinking Critique: Perils and Pitfalls of “The Crit”
...heard about design thinking—a practical, step-by-step, user-centric method of solving problems. Though its roots reach back to the 1950s, design thinking was popularized by IDEO in the 1990s, and has...
The Future of Household 3D Printing Will Mirror the Era of Digital-First Video Games
...seeking in-house positions: AI. Engineering and architecture firms already utilize parametric design software to plug in guidelines and churn out endless designs. It’s possible future design firms won’t have human...