Design Thinking is a process for creatively developing new solutions through fast, iterative cycles. 

Design Thinking


It starts with an intention that leads to a process of deep discovery through empathetic listening.

From there it leads to an ideation phase in which potential solutions interplay. A synthesized solution is quickly developed that can be prototyped and tested as an experiment. 

Analysis of this experiment then leads to subsequent rounds of ideation, prototyping and testing, until a good solution is developed. 

These cycles can be thought of as [[Learning Cycles]]. The faster these cycles, the more quickly a solution can be developed. 

Design Thinking has been applied to education, largely through the leadership of Stanford d.school's K12 Lab. 

It is a core skill, along with [[Process Thinking]] and [[Systems Thinking]], that is needed in our new economy. 


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