IDEO is a global design and consulting firm based in Palo Alto, California that uses design thinking methodology to design products, services, environments, and digital experiences for clients. IDEO's design thinking methodology involves empathizing with customers, defining problems, ideating solutions, prototyping ideas, refining through testing, and putting customers first. IDEO conducts in-depth customer research such as shadowing, interviews, surveys, and inviting personal narratives. Some of IDEO's projects include designing portable defibrillators, updating Courtyard by Marriott's lobby design, researching future kitchen trends, and helping to launch an online pharmacy startup. IDEO has been successful due to its consumer-centric approach, extensive
In August 2000, P&G introduced one of its kind product Crest Whitestrips, readily available online and through dentist offices
P&G claims that the new products are 10 times more effective than the Colgate Tartar Control Whitening Within two years P&G captured more than 80% of the share market. Colgate made a come back in August 2002 with Simply White. Colgate’s USP was that it focused on convenience and lower price. One month after introduction Simply White captures half the market with Crest Whitestrips losing 50% of its market share.
Human-centred design (HCD) is sweeping business because of the way it profoundly reconfigures how companies develop strategy, solve their most pressing problems and successfully compete in an era of constant change.
But is there any hard evidence that HCD has a measurable impact?
There is. Design Management Institute found that S&P 500 companies who use HCD outperform their competitors by 211 percent. Forrester Research found that organizations with sophisticated HCD capabilities can deliver an ROI of 85% or greater on their innovation initiatives.
Join Tom Merrill, Master Facilitator at ExperiencePoint, for a 45-minute webinar to learn:
The foundations of HCD and how the approach can be used across an organization to drive customer-centricity, innovation and people-led transformation
The fundamental steps required to build a design-led organization, including how to sell HCD internally
How innovative companies are using HCD as a competitive advantage to drive record growth and success
The potential barriers to innovation and how to overcome them
An approach to measure the overall impact of HCD in practice
In August 2000, P&G introduced one of its kind product Crest Whitestrips, readily available online and through dentist offices
P&G claims that the new products are 10 times more effective than the Colgate Tartar Control Whitening Within two years P&G captured more than 80% of the share market. Colgate made a come back in August 2002 with Simply White. Colgate’s USP was that it focused on convenience and lower price. One month after introduction Simply White captures half the market with Crest Whitestrips losing 50% of its market share.
Human-centred design (HCD) is sweeping business because of the way it profoundly reconfigures how companies develop strategy, solve their most pressing problems and successfully compete in an era of constant change.
But is there any hard evidence that HCD has a measurable impact?
There is. Design Management Institute found that S&P 500 companies who use HCD outperform their competitors by 211 percent. Forrester Research found that organizations with sophisticated HCD capabilities can deliver an ROI of 85% or greater on their innovation initiatives.
Join Tom Merrill, Master Facilitator at ExperiencePoint, for a 45-minute webinar to learn:
The foundations of HCD and how the approach can be used across an organization to drive customer-centricity, innovation and people-led transformation
The fundamental steps required to build a design-led organization, including how to sell HCD internally
How innovative companies are using HCD as a competitive advantage to drive record growth and success
The potential barriers to innovation and how to overcome them
An approach to measure the overall impact of HCD in practice
STRATEGIC MARKETING "SBU" AND "BCG MATRIX" OF HAVELLS NavendraDubey
Different "Strategic Business Units"(SBU) and BCG matrix are prepared on the basis of companies and industries data. BCG matrix helps anorganization to identify its business which are best for them and which businesses are to be harvested or discontinued.
The goal of this case analysis was to determine how to position a product to the appropriate customer segment, to offer value to their direct and indirect customers using quantitative data.
Aqualisa Quartz - Simply A Better Shower (HBR Case Study)Arjun Parekh
Probable Solution to HBR Case on Aqualisa Quartz. The Presentation consists of info about Channel Distribution, Development of Quartz Shower Valve, UK Shower Market, Initial Sales Results, 4Ps of Marketing for Aqualisa, A shift in Marketing Strategy.
The New York Times Paywall is a case study based on the business transition from the traditional to digital shift of e-newspapers. The launch of digital devices favoured the growth of The Times as well as the advantages of accessibility had escalated its demands and the viewership. They adopted the Paywall strategy for additional revenue generation through subscription plans. However, the dilemma was for the long term sustenance of the latest The New York Times business model.
STRATEGIC MARKETING "SBU" AND "BCG MATRIX" OF HAVELLS NavendraDubey
Different "Strategic Business Units"(SBU) and BCG matrix are prepared on the basis of companies and industries data. BCG matrix helps anorganization to identify its business which are best for them and which businesses are to be harvested or discontinued.
The goal of this case analysis was to determine how to position a product to the appropriate customer segment, to offer value to their direct and indirect customers using quantitative data.
Aqualisa Quartz - Simply A Better Shower (HBR Case Study)Arjun Parekh
Probable Solution to HBR Case on Aqualisa Quartz. The Presentation consists of info about Channel Distribution, Development of Quartz Shower Valve, UK Shower Market, Initial Sales Results, 4Ps of Marketing for Aqualisa, A shift in Marketing Strategy.
The New York Times Paywall is a case study based on the business transition from the traditional to digital shift of e-newspapers. The launch of digital devices favoured the growth of The Times as well as the advantages of accessibility had escalated its demands and the viewership. They adopted the Paywall strategy for additional revenue generation through subscription plans. However, the dilemma was for the long term sustenance of the latest The New York Times business model.
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Design Thinking is 'outside the box' thinking. It allows everyone to use creative tools to address a vast range of challenges. The process is action-oriented, embraces simple mindset shifts and tackles problems from a new direction.
Some of the world's leading brands, such as Apple, Nike, Starbucks and GE have rapidly adopted the design thinking approach. What's more, design thinking is being taught at leading universities around the world, including Stanford, Harvard and MIT.
Design Thinking encourages organizations to focus on the people they are creating for, which leads to better products, services, and internal processes. The framework is fully compatible with analytical problem solving approaches.
This introductory presentation provides useful information for management and staff who are new to Design Thinking and are interested to learn more about its benefits and applications.
Learning Objectives
1. Gain knowledge on the key concepts of Design Thinking
2. Understand the mindsets and methodology of Design Thinking
3. Identify best practices and transforming your organization
Contents
1. Key Concepts of Design Thinking
2. Design Thinking Mindsets
2.1 Focus on Human Values
2.2 Show Don't Tell
2.3 Craft Clarity
2.4 Embrace Experimentation
2.5 Be Mindful of Process
2.6 Bias Toward Action
2.7 Radical Collaboration
3. Design Thinking Methodology
3.1 Empathize
3.2 Define
3.3 Ideate
3.4 Prototype
3.5 Test
4. Best Practices & Transforming Your Organization
To download the complete presentation, visit: https://www.oeconsulting.com.sg/training-presentations
If you want to understand the product design innovation program, then join MIT ID Innovation's certificate course.
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I concise and easy to follow guide showing the value of design and creativity to business with some helpful tips and advice on implementing a more creative business strategy and choosing a creative partner.
One Africa Network Webinar: Design Thinking and Innovation - Staying Ahead o...SSCG Consulting
On Thursday 30 July 2020, One Africa Network (OAN) live discussion webcast on Design Thinking and Innovation: Staying Ahead of the Curve to discuss and share thoughts, experiences, perspectives and solutions on innovative ways to transform for growth, design thinking application, new innovative way to problems solving and generating innovative ideas.
Panel speakers included:
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- Dr William Murithi FHEA. - Lecturer in Entrepreneurship at De Montfort University
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Achieving Innovation through Outcome EngineeringCognizant
In today's rapidly changing technical and competitive environment, the onus is on organizations to continuously develop innovative digital products. But, first they must ensure that both their design and digital product engineering teams are aligned from the beginning -- using an approach called outcome engineering.
Design Thinking Certification - MIT ID InnovationPankaj Deshpande
Want to build your career in Design Thinking? Then enroll yourself in MIT ID Innovation's Design Thinking Certification course and get one step closer to creating a better tomorrow.
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Want to grow your business? Design thinking in business helps the organization grow vastly because it focuses on a human-centered approach.
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We put on a design thinking workshop at Pepper Hamilton with pricing people and partners from various firms in Boston. These are the slides we used to conduct the workshop.
Design Thinking Workshop
an introduction to MBA Students at HEC Montréal, QC, Canada
Key Note - Why we need to change how we solve problems
What is Design Thinking, how is it applied, what are the key success factors
In Practice - a vision for 2025 of e-commerce
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Strategic Design Management (Evolution of Design in Skoda Auto)Kapil Rajput
Designing has huge importance in today’s scenario. Branding is important tool which decide success of any enterprise, if it is not done with proper care and planning. In a highly customized marketplace, differentiation - how one product stands out from a similar product or service allows customers to make a distinction between competing services. Different organizations will often choose to focus their offers on distinctive qualities of brand attributes
Digital Commerce Lecture for Advanced Digital & Social Media Strategy at UCLA...Valters Lauzums
E-commerce in 2024 is characterized by a dynamic blend of opportunities and significant challenges. Supply chain disruptions and inventory shortages are critical issues, leading to increased shipping delays and rising costs, which impact timely delivery and squeeze profit margins. Efficient logistics management is essential, yet it is often hampered by these external factors. Payment processing, while needing to ensure security and user convenience, grapples with preventing fraud and integrating diverse payment methods, adding another layer of complexity. Furthermore, fulfillment operations require a streamlined approach to handle volume spikes and maintain accuracy in order picking, packing, and shipping, all while meeting customers' heightened expectations for faster delivery times.
Amid these operational challenges, customer data has emerged as an important strategy. By focusing on personalization and enhancing customer experience from historical behavior, businesses can deliver improved website and brand experienced, better product recommendations, optimal promotions, and content to meet individual preferences. Better data analytics can also help in effectively creating marketing campaigns, improving customer retention, and driving product development and inventory management.
Innovative formats such as social commerce and live shopping are beginning to impact the digital commerce landscape, offering new ways to engage with customers and drive sales, and may provide opportunity for brands that have been priced out or seen a downturn with post-pandemic shopping behavior. Social commerce integrates shopping experiences directly into social media platforms, tapping into the massive user bases of these networks to increase reach and engagement. Live shopping, on the other hand, combines entertainment and real-time interaction, providing a dynamic platform for showcasing products and encouraging immediate purchases. These innovations not only enhance customer engagement but also provide valuable data for businesses to refine their strategies and deliver superior shopping experiences.
The e-commerce sector is evolving rapidly, and businesses that effectively manage operational challenges and implement innovative strategies are best positioned for long-term success.
How to Run Landing Page Tests On and Off Paid Social PlatformsVWO
Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring Mariate, Alexandra and Nima where we will unveil a comprehensive blueprint for crafting a successful paid media strategy focused on landing page testing.With escalating costs in paid advertising, understanding how to maximize each visitor’s experience is crucial for retention and conversion.
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The Pearmill team will guide you through the nuances of setting up and managing landing page experiments on paid social platforms. You will learn about the critical rules to follow, the structure of effective tests, optimal conversion duration and budget allocation.
The session will also cover data analysis techniques and criteria for graduating landing pages.
In the second part of the webinar, Pearmill will explore the use of A/B testing platforms. Discover common pitfalls to avoid in A/B testing and gain insights into analyzing A/B tests results effectively.
Most small businesses struggle to see marketing results. In this session, we will eliminate any confusion about what to do next, solving your marketing problems so your business can thrive. You’ll learn how to create a foundational marketing OS (operating system) based on neuroscience and backed by real-world results. You’ll be taught how to develop deep customer connections, and how to have your CRM dynamically segment and sell at any stage in the customer’s journey. By the end of the session, you’ll remove confusion and chaos and replace it with clarity and confidence for long-term marketing success.
Key Takeaways:
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Most small businesses struggle to see marketing results. In this session, we will eliminate any confusion about what to do next, solving your marketing problems so your business can thrive. You’ll learn how to create a foundational marketing OS (operating system) based on neuroscience and backed by real-world results. You’ll be taught how to develop deep customer connections, and how to have your CRM dynamically segment and sell at any stage in the customer’s journey. By the end of the session, you’ll remove confusion and chaos and replace it with clarity and confidence for long-term marketing success.
Key Takeaways:
• Uncover the power of a foundational marketing system that dynamically communicates with prospects and customers on autopilot.
• Harness neuroscience and Tribal Alignment to transform your communication strategies, turning potential clients into fans and those fans into loyal customers.
• Discover the art of automated segmentation, pinpointing your most lucrative customers and identifying the optimal moments for successful conversions.
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Core Web Vitals to improve your website performance for better SEO results with CWV.
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A.I. (artificial intelligence) platforms are popping up all the time, and many of them can and should be used to help grow your brand, increase your sales and decrease your marketing costs.In this presentation:We will review some of the best AI platforms that are available for you to use.We will interact with some of the platforms in real-time, so attendees can see how they work.We will also look at some current brands that are using AI to help them create marketing messages, saving them time and money in the process. Lastly, we will discuss the pros and cons of using AI in marketing & branding and have a lively conversation that includes comments from the audience.
Key Takeaways:
Attendees will learn about LLM platforms, like ChatGPT, and how they work, with preset examples and real time interactions with the platform. Attendees will learn about other AI platforms that are creating graphic design elements at the push of a button...pre-set examples and real-time interactions.Attendees will discuss the pros & cons of AI in marketing + branding and share their perspectives with one another. Attendees will learn about the cost savings and the time savings associated with using AI, should they choose to.
Digital marketing is the art and science of promoting products or services using digital channels to reach and engage with potential customers. It encompasses a wide range of online tactics and strategies aimed at increasing brand visibility, driving website traffic, generating leads, and ultimately, converting those leads into customers.
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When most people in the industry talk about online or digital reputation management, what they're really saying is Google search and PPC. And it's usually reactive, left dealing with the aftermath of negative information published somewhere online. That's outdated. It leaves executives, organizations and other high-profile individuals at a high risk of a digital reputation attack that spans channels and tactics. But the tools needed to safeguard against an attack are more cybersecurity-oriented than most marketing and communications professionals can manage. Business leaders Leaders grasp the importance; 83% of executives place reputation in their top five areas of risk, yet only 23% are confident in their ability to address it. To succeed in 2024 and beyond, you need to turn online reputation on its axis and think like an attacker.\
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The What, Why & How of 3D and AR in Digital CommercePushON Ltd
Vladimir Mulhem has over 20 years of experience in commercialising cutting edge creative technology across construction, marketing and retail.
Previously the founder and Tech and Innovation Director of Creative Content Works working with the likes of Next, John Lewis and JD Sport, he now helps retailers, brands and agencies solve challenges of applying the emerging technologies 3D, AR, VR and Gen AI to real-world problems.
In this webinar, Vladimir will be covering the following topics:
Applications of 3D and AR in Digital Commerce,
Benefits of 3D and AR,
Tools to create, manage and publish 3D and AR in Digital Commerce.
The digital marketing industry is changing faster than ever and those who don’t adapt with the times are losing market share. Where should marketers be focusing their efforts? What strategies are the experts seeing get the best results? Get up-to-speed with the latest industry insights, trends and predictions for the future in this panel discussion with some leading digital marketing experts.
Search Engine Marketing - Competitor and Keyword researchETMARK ACADEMY
Over 2 Trillion searches are made per day in Google search, which means there are more than 2 Trillion visits happening across the websites of the world wide web.
People search various questions, phrases or words. But some words and phrases are searched
more often than others.
For example, the words, ‘running shoes’ are searched more often than ‘best road running
shoes for men’
These words or phrases which people use to search on Google are called Keywords.
Some keywords are searched more often than others. Number of times a keyword is searched
for in a month is called keyword volume.
Some keywords have more relevant results than others. For the phrase “running shoes” we
get more than 80M relevant results, whereas for “best road running shoes for men” we get
only 8.
The former keyword ‘running shoes’ has way more competition from popular websites to
new and small blogs, whereas the latter keyword doesn’t have that much competition. This
search competition for a keyword is called search difficulty of a keyword or keyword
difficulty.
In other words, if the keyword difficulty is ‘low’ or ‘easy’, there won’t be any competition
and if you target such keywords on your site, you can easily rank on the front page of Google.
Some keywords are searched for, just to know or to learn some information about something,
that’s their search intention. For example, “What shoe size should I choose?” or “How to pick
the right shoe size?”
These keywords which are searched just to know about stuff are called informational
keywords. Typically people who are searching this type of keywords are top of a Conversion
funnel.
Conversion funnel is the journey that search visitors go through on their way to an email
subscription or a premium subscription to the services you offer or a purchase of products
you sell or recommend using your referral link.
For some buyers, research is the most important part when they have to buy a product.
Depending on that, their journey either widens or narrows down. These types of buyers are
Researchers and they spend more time with informational keywords.
Conversion is the action you want from your search visitors. Number of conversions that you
get for every 100 search visitors is called Conversion rate.
People who are at different stages of a conversion funnel use different types of keywords.
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Title One is a comprehensive examination of the impact of digital technologies on
modern society. In a world where technology continues to advance rapidly, this article delves into the nuances and complexities of the digital age, exploring Its implications across various sectors and aspects of life.
10 Video Ideas Any Business Can Make RIGHT NOW!
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Top 3 Ways to Align Sales and Marketing Teams for Rapid GrowthDemandbase
In this session, Demandbase’s Stephanie Quinn, Sr. Director of Integrated and Digital Marketing, Devin Rosenberg, Director of Sales, and Kevin Rooney, Senior Director of Sales Development will share how sales and marketing shapes their day-to-day and what key areas are needed for true alignment.
2. What do they do?
▹ IDEO is a global design and
consulting firm.
▹ Based in Palo Alto, California.
▹ The company uses the design
thinking methodology to design
products, services, environments,
and digital experiences.
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4. “▹ Design thinking is a
method for practical,
creative resolution of
problems.
▹ In business, it uses the
designer's sensibility and
methods to match
people's needs with what
is technologically
feasible.
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6. “
Tech companies design
from the inside out,
whereas we design from
the outside in so that we
can put customers first
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7.
8. Techniques used by IDEO
▹ Shadow customers.
▹ Conduct in-depth interviews and
surveys.
▹ Behavioral mapping.
▹ Maintaining a photographic log of
people in certain public spaces.
▹ Inviting people to share personal
narratives about their products or
services.
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11. Courtyard by Marriott
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1
IDEO helped Courtyard attract a
younger audience by suggesting
they change their passive lobby
design, add Technology and give
better choice in terms of food.
12. Future Kitchens
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2
IDEO, in collaboration with
IKEA did systematic
consumer research to help
understand the future of
kitchens.
13. Launching an Online
Pharmacy Startup
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An online pharmacy
PillPack worked to build a
prescription home-delivery
system. The venture
brought their business to
IDEO as a startup in
residence, and worked to
fine-tune their offer.
16. What is the most difficult
challenge it faces in conducting
its research and designing its
products?
17. Research
▹ Difficult to shadow consumers.
▹ Surveys are time consuming.
▹ Consumers may not always know ‘what they
want’.
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Designing
▹ Feasibility of products.
▹ Trading off design for functionality.
▹ Technical innovation required to solve certain
problems.
18. In the end, IDEO creates great
solutions for companies that then
receive all the credit. Should IDEO
try to create more brand
awareness for itself? Why or why
not?
19. IDEO doesn’t have to create any
extra brand awareness to itself.
● IDEO has a built a reputation of solving
usability problems for clients, which has led
to countless success stories and awards
for its clients and for the firm itself.
● IDEO has created a marketing research
approach that is unique to them.
● They have plenty of brand awareness within
the business community, that include
clients like Procter & Gamble, AT&T, Bank
of America, Ford Motor Company, PepsiCo,
Nike, Marriott.
20. Summary
▹ IDEO is a global design and
consulting firm.
▹ Design thinking methodology.
▹ IDEO’s methodology and
techniques.
▹ Products & Services.
▹ Success, challenges and brand
awareness problems.
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21. Disclaimer
Created by Neel Kapoor, IIT
Madras, during a marketing
internship by Professor
Sameer Mathur, IIM Lucknow.
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Editor's Notes
Hello! I’m Neel Kapoor. And as part of the internship under Professor Sameer Mathur, I would be analyzing IDEO , a global design and consulting firm and how they work.
what is it that they do?
Based out of Palo Alto, California, IDEO basically help firms better their product and service designs. To do this they use a very thorough, design thinking methodology.
So what exactly is this design thinking methodology?
It is an innovative method that incorporates behaviour into design. It starts with forming a very diverse team including anthropologists and engineers who build upon each others ideas to solve a problem.
It helps create a practical solution to people’s needs. Finding out what people need though is what IDEO really excels at. Let us see how they do that?
At IDEO they are all about refining and reiterating until they make the best possible product.
They first get into the minds of the consumers, define their product, Ideate, make a prototype and then refine and test until they get it right.
IDEO is all about putting the customers first and it shows in this quote from David Blakely, head of IDEO’s technology group.
As seen from this venn diagram, IDEO using their design thinking, figure people into their product design and try and hit the sweet spot making their products viable, feasible and desirable.
So let’s see how IDEO does this?
They shadow customers and often take pictures of a particular public place, like a lounge, to see how people interact with their surroundings and how to make this better, this is called behavioral mapping. They also conduct in depth interviews and surveys. A lot of thought goes into figuring out what customers want exactly.
So, let’s move on to see some products and services designed by IDEO.
IDEO, in association with Heartstream developed a portable, life saving defibrillator. Their aim was to make a safety device, as ubiquitous as the fire extinguisher, which is easy to use.
By conducting interviews and maintaining a photographic log of their lobby, IDEO found out that the lack of use of technology and options for eateries were putting off a younger audience and hence suggested changes. Courtyard came up with a new tagline “courtyard. A new stay” after making the recommended changes.
IDEO did a lot of market research and came up with suggestions for IKEA as to how to the future of kitchens would look like. Based on IDEO’s suggestions IKEA designed a new product line.
Not just products, but IDEO also helped better the services provided by PillPack, an online pharmacy startup, hoping to home deliver medicine and make people’s life easier.
Let’s see why IDEO has been so successful.
Their focus on making the consumers happy and doing extensive research to find exactly what it is that they want, help IDEO create products and services which really sell. They have thus established a very good reputation in the industry and this consumer centric approach makes them so successful.
What is the most difficult challenge IDEO faces in conducting its research and designing its products?
On the research side of it, it can be difficult to shadow customers without being intrusive. Customers might not always be able to point out what they want too.
