13. I would venture to bet the answer is yes
“Significant innovations don’t come from incremental tweaks. Design thinkers pose
questions and explore constraints in creative ways that proceed in entirely new directions.”
(Tim Brown, 2008, p. 87)
“They not only rely on analytical processes…but also exhibit the ability to see all of the
salient aspects of a confounding problem and create novel solutions that go beyond and
dramatically improve on existing alternatives.” (Brown, 2008, p. 87)
“The best design thinkers don’t simply work alongside other disciplines; many of them have
significant experience in more than one.” (Brown, 2008, p. 87)
“The best design thinkers don’t simply work alongside other disciplines; many of them have
significant experience in more than one.” (Brown, 2008, p. 87)
“They can imagine multiple perspectives – those of colleagues, clients, end users, and
customers (current and prospective). By taking a “people first’” approach; design thinkers
can imagine solutions that are inherently desirable and meet explicit or latent needs.”
(Brown, 2008, p. 87).
“They assume that no matter how challenging the constraints of a given problem, at least
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15. You have no doubt been using design thinking tools and strategies already!
What I want to share with you now is a project we’ve been working on for the past year.
This project involved special education teachers from Spotsylvania Middle School –
people who had no idea they were design thinkers!
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28. And open your mind to the possibilities.
Design thinking promotes ideation that culminates in ideas never
imagined. I mean who ever thought the idea of a two second tent
was possible?
Imagine what the design thinking process can do for you.
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