101 Design Methods

A Structured Approach for Driving Innovation in Your Organization

336 pages

English language

Published July 2, 2012 by Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John.

ISBN:
9781118333068

View on OpenLibrary

No rating (0 reviews)

A step-by-step guidebook on deploying design thinking for innovation

Design thinking is a mindset and method that can be applied to nearly any innovation challenge or endeavor. Using structured methods for observation, reframing, ideation, prototyping, and planning, design thinking can be used to develop innovative solutions in a wide range of business scenarios and social reform.

101 Design Methods is the first step-by-step guidebook for successful innovation through design thinking. Unlike other popular titles, 101 Design Methods approaches the practice of creating new products, services, and customer experiences as a science, rather than an art, providing a practical set of collaborative tools and methods for planning and defining successful new offerings. Exploring the "mindset" and "methods" for each, the modes of thinking covered include:

SENSE INTENT
KNOW CONTEXT
KNOW PEOPLE
FRAME INSIGHTS
EXPLORE CONCEPTS
FRAME SOLUTIONS
REALIZE OFFERINGS

Strategists, managers, designers, and researchers who undertake the challenge of innovation, despite …

4 editions

Subjects

  • Creative ability in business
  • Organizational change