Design Thinking in Manufacturing: A Paradigm Shift for Innovation

Design thinking, a human-centric approach to problem-solving and innovation, has transcended traditional design domains and found a profound application in the manufacturing sector. This article explores how design thinking is reshaping the landscape of manufacturing, fostering innovation, improving processes, and enhancing product development.

Design Thinking in Transportation: Unleashing Innovative Solutions

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.

Why Design Thinking Should Be Taught in Primary, Elementary & Middle Schools

21st Century Learning and Innovation Skills are the skills that will be essential for students to possess to thrive in the increasingly complex life and work environments in the 21st century. These include:

• Creativity and Innovation
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Communication
• Collaboration

A Human Centered Approach to Innovation in Education

Talk to any educator, parent, or policy maker and you will inevitably hear about the many problems that exist in education. It’s not for lack of trying—millions of people are working across the country to find new solutions for our schools. And yet we’re struggling to find new answers that make a real
difference. 

Accelerating Collaborative Innovation at a King County Metro

A recent reorganization at King County Metro had resulted in a new market innovation division, charged with expanding network reach and transportation options through employer partnerships, direct community engagement, and increased mobility and accessibility offerings.

Co-designing OTP Bank’s Strategic Plan for Growth

This is an example of accelerating a transformation through co-design. Eighty-two professionals gathered, representing OTP’s whole organization. Together, they were able to achieve months of work in just three days.

Asili: Addressing an Entire Ecosystem of Need in a Rural Community

A sustainable community-owned health, agricultural and water business in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. One out of every five children don’t live to their fifth birthdays in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a country torn by years of war and extreme poverty. The American Refugee Committee (ARC) engaged IDEO.org to help design a way to get better health care to the young children of the DRC, and together we designed Asili, a sustainable business that offers agricultural services, clean water, and a health clinic to its members. By addressing an entire ecosystem of need, from potable drinking water to better seeds to vastly improved health care for children under five, IDEO.org helped ARC impact an entire community. And after an incredibly encouraging start, ARC is already thinking about how Asili might scale.

The Role People's Subconscious Plays in Purchase Decisions

In order to uncover the latent needs of people, it is necessary to understand the role of our subconscious in decision making. Once this is clear, it will become apparent why focus group research just won't deliver the insights you need. As humans, we are basically running on auto pilot.

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