Overview Of this Post: This post is from a designer, who is using several of the concepts from Design Thinking in his projects.
Thoughts on this post: Pretty good example of how synthesis in particular can be used.
My business partner John and I have recently started working with the Beal Centre, a design institute in Toronto, to invent and extend the application of ‘aware’ personal portable electronic devices. The chemistry between us is intriguing, as we each bring very different skills to the table. The Beal mandate is “to enhance education with new methodologies in imaginative thinking, explore ways of improving the human condition, and contribute to the development of knowledge and economic well-being…using research exploration to push the limits of the imagination and arrive at breakthroughs in products, services, communications, systems or experiences.” Read the rest of this entry »
Overview of this Video: This is a video on the SYNTHESIS part of Design Thinking produced by a group studying the sustainability of the fishing industry.