Design thinking, a human-centered problem-solving approach, has revolutionized various industries by fostering innovation and addressing complex challenges. In recent years, this methodology has gained prominence in the transportation sector, transforming the way we approach mobility and infrastructure.
The Design Thinking hype has even come to a point where there are people starting to wave red flags. I might be one of them. Sometimes. However: I’ve told myself to be optimistic about it all. In true designers fashion we need to look for the opportunities, the added value. Not debating who’s right, and who isn’t.
Over the past 10 years, the hospital’s managers have transformed their institution from the usual, grim, human-repair shop into a bright and comforting place by incorporating design thinking and design principles into their planning process.
The truth is, Design Thinking processes and philosophies have certainly become more mainstream in recent years. But are we overselling the capability? Is Design thinking living up to its potential? We’ve all seen articles that say Design Thinking is dead or it’s overrated. Of course there’s always room to improve, but let’s be careful not to throw the baby out with the bath water.