Design Thinking Methodologies and Frameworks
Description
Comprehensive study of established design thinking frameworks including Stanford d.school methodology, IDEO processes, Double Diamond model, and comparative analysis of major design thinking approaches.
Learning Objectives
Students will master multiple design thinking frameworks, understand when and how to apply different methodologies, develop skills in facilitating design thinking processes, and gain practical experience in executing structured human-centered design approaches across various problem contexts and organizational settings.
Topics (10)
Comprehensive study of the most widely adopted design thinking framework developed at Stanford University's Hasso Plattner Institute of Design, including detailed techniques, tools, and best practices for each of the five stages.
Detailed exploration of IDEO's design thinking approach including the company's evolution from product design to human-centered design consultancy, methodology development, and practical application across diverse industries.
Comprehensive study of the UK Design Council's Double Diamond framework emphasizing the importance of divergent and convergent thinking phases in design processes and strategic problem-solving approaches.
Intensive study of Google Ventures' Design Sprint methodology focusing on rapid prototyping and testing within time-constrained environments, including facilitation techniques and team management strategies.
Specialized application of design thinking to service contexts including service blueprinting, touchpoint analysis, stakeholder journey mapping, and systematic service innovation methodologies.
Application of design thinking principles to social innovation including community-centered design, participatory methods, social impact measurement, and collaborative approaches to addressing societal challenges.
Practical skills development for leading design thinking workshops including session planning, group facilitation techniques, conflict resolution, creative process management, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
Strategic analysis of framework selection including comparative evaluation criteria, adaptation methodologies, customization techniques, and systematic approaches to choosing optimal design thinking approaches for specific contexts.
Analysis of cultural factors affecting design thinking implementation including cultural adaptation strategies, international team management, cross-cultural communication in design processes, and culturally appropriate innovation methods.
Adaptation of design thinking processes for digital environments including virtual workshop facilitation, digital collaboration tools, remote ideation techniques, and managing creative processes across distributed teams.