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@bcbusiness every innovation starts with the positive decision to do something new or different: "Yes".
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@TechFlash 's Todd B talked about Microsoft's innovation (or lack thereof) on the @KUOWconvo today. Take his poll! http://bit.ly/ao3IBMSaturday, November 14th, 2009
Overview of Post: Brian Matt jumps in from a designers perspective on the issues that arise with explaining what design, much less Design Thinking actually is…
Thoughts on this Post: I like this style of looking at the problem. Right now, there is a huge amount of ambiguity as Design Thinking gets more press, and the lines between design and Design Thinking are not understood.
(Really Thinking about Design Thinking)
By Brian Matt, Founder & CEO, Altitude, Inc.
Hey, design-types, picture this…
I stroll into the neighborhood party with a swell bottle of wine in one hand and my lovely wife’s arm in the other. Three steps into the house, she peels off to greet her friends and I head for the kitchen to drop off the vino. I am immediately cut off by a doughy-faced but pleasant sort of fellow wearing black pants and a black mock turtleneck in June.
John Public: “Hi. I’ve been waiting for you to arrive. Jill said that you’re a designer.”
Me: “Yes, that’s right. I am a designer.”
John Public: “Were you ever on Project Runway? My wife loves that show.” (more…)
Tags: Brian Matt, definitions, design thinking
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Friday, November 13th, 2009
Overview of Post: This is a blog entry from Dan Saffer a designer in the San Francisco CA area on what he believes are the distinctives of Design Thinking.
Thoughts on this Post: This makes a lot of sense from the designers point of view, but the things that Dan says are “givens” are not “givens” to non-designers. As this field continues to define itself, it is important to remember that a large percentage of the people who are getting interested in Design Thinking are not familiar with any of the terms and methods that designers use. [ Again that is one of the primary purposes of the dTblog!]
Thinking About Design Thinking
Probably the phrase in design circles I’m hearing the most these days is “design thinking.” As in, “We need to bring some design thinking to this project.” Or “What sets designers apart is their design thinking.” It’s even on the main image of Stanford’s new d school website. Interestingly, I haven’t seen much about what “design thinking” really is though.
I’ve heard it used in any number of ways, some of which are vague enough and/or general enough so that they are insulting to other professions. Are we saying other disciplines aren’t creative or aren’t problem-solvers? I didn’t really become a designer until I was 30 years old: does this mean I was thinking differently before then? (more…)
Tags: Dan Saffer, definitions, design thinking
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Friday, October 30th, 2009
In reading business magazines and new book titles, it seems that the world is getting curious as to what Design Thinking is all about – or maybe wondering if there is money to “found” in this new concept.
For those of us who teach and practice Design Thinking, there is still a huge debate over the “true” definition and whether the process that is used should even be called “Design Thinking”. Our internal debate can be challenging at times.
What we do agree upon is that the single most significant contribution of Design Thinking is that it offers a holistic approach to solving problems/creating products. “Holistic” in that it is not self limiting – it does not focus one “type of knowledge” or “school of thought” to find possible solutions. (more…)
Tags: Apple, definitions, design thinking, IMHO, Steve Jobs
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Overview of Interview: (from WNYC) Warren Berger, shares the principles of design that can improve the way we think, work, and live. His book Glimmer: How You Can Transform Your Life, and Maybe Even the World shows how we can all apply the skills designers use to solve problems and spur innovation.
Thoughts on this Interview: Great interview! Berger does a really great job explaining how Design and Design Thinking are related but different and puts it in terms that non-designers can understand.
Tags: Classes, definitions, Warren Berger. Glimmer, WNYC
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Monday, October 26th, 2009
Overview of Video: Roger Martin, dean of the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, talks with BusinessWeek about the design approach to solving problems and how to apply it to recent events, including the financial crisis.
Thoughts on this Video: Martins’ definition of Design Thinking hit me as odd initially, by made more sense as the interview progressed. I don’t always think Design Thinking has to create a “model”. However, his definition may be more suited to the business world than some others.
Tags: definitions, design thinking, Roger Martin, Rotman, Video
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Friday, October 23rd, 2009
One thing that I keep hearing is the complaint that there is not a “standard” easy to understand definition of Design Thinking. When you go to Wikipedia, you will find a definition that seems to be a compilation of everyone’s ideas on the topic. Read it and see if you can find your favorite!
…”Design thinking is a process for practical, creative resolution of problems or issues that looks for an improved future result.[1] It is the essential ability to combine empathy, creativity and rationality to meet user needs and drive business success. Unlike analytical thinking, design thinking is a creative process based around the “building up” of ideas. There are no judgments early on in design thinking. This eliminates the fear of failure and encourages maximum input and participation in the ideation and prototype phases. Outside the box thinking is encouraged in these earlier processes since this can often lead to creative solutions. In organization and management theory, design thinking forms part of the A/D/A (Architecture/Design/Anthropology) paradigm, which characterizes innovative, human-centered enterprises. This management paradigm focuses on a collaborative and iterative style of work and an abductive mode of thinking, compared to the more traditional practices associated with the traditional M/E/P (Mathematics/Economics/Psychology) management paradigm.”
Or should we look to Tim Brown or Roger Martin as the final word. Not necessarily. Why would their definition be better than Arne van Oosterom or Nicolae or even mine? (more…)
Tags: definitions, design thinking
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
Overview of Post: Kip Voytek offers his take on the connection between Design and Design Thinking,
Thoughts on this Post: Kip gives a very good argument on the down side of adopting the concept of Design Thinking without understanding the disciplines that are foundational to Design.
Published by kipbot on September 24, 2009 12:44 am under design
I’m in the middle of several threads with friends, co-workers, former co-workers, and the voices in my head about what to do with the on-again off-again me-che (meme + cliche, pron me-SHAY) of design thinking. Having just read Designful Company with others, I felt that the book and the me-che of design thinking makes it far too easy to say we’re all deisgners, or that a couple articles will help us do design thinking. I can’t resist quoting Dr Malcolm in Jurassic Park:
I’ll tell you the problem with the scientific power that you’re using here: it didn’t require any discipline to attain it. You read what others had done and you took the next step. You didn’t earn the knowledge for yourselves, so you don’t take any responsibility… for it.
So, I’m thinking, instead of thinking about design thinking, why not learn something about design? I’m not suggesting a career change, or even a massive effort to learn some new tools or software. Rather, read some books that help people understand the DNA, rhythm, and thought patterns of a design discipline. Dig deeper into a craft and see what makes it tick. (more…)
Tags: definitions, Design, design thinking, Kip Voytek
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2009
Overview of this Article: Matthew May gives a quick definition of what Design Thinking is and how it is becoming more mainstream.
Thoughts on this Article: I don’t really agree with Matthew’s conclusions on what is currently driving the attention to Design Thinking. It is more about the effectiveness of results than a stretching of resources.
Matthew E. May (How to Change the World)
“Design Thinking” has rapidly moved to the forefront of the current management zeitgeist as a fresh take not just on how to rethink key products and services, but also how to reframe everyday processes and projects. In an effort to create a cross-company culture of innovation and collaboration, businesses all over the world are taking a page from design firms, and realizing the rewards.
(more…)
Tags: definitions, design thinking, Matthew May, Process
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