This word was first put forward by David Kelley, an American designer, in his book Design Thinking. In the book, Kelly emphasizes the innovative way for designers to solve problems, that is, by understanding the needs of users, observing and analyzing problems, and using imagination and creativity to propose solutions. This design thinking method is gradually applied to various fields, including business, education, science and technology.
With the popularization of the concept of design thinking, more and more enterprises and organizations begin to realize its value and apply it to various practical scenarios.
Design thinking is not only applied to product design, service design and other fields, but also to business strategy and organizational change. At the same time, the methodology of design thinking has been continuously developed and improved, and various schools and theoretical systems have gradually formed.
In China, the concept of design thinking has been paid more and more attention. Some enterprises and organizations have begun to introduce the method of design thinking and apply it to product research and development, marketing and other aspects. At the same time, some educational institutions began to incorporate design thinking into the curriculum and cultivate talents with innovative thinking and practical ability.
Application fields of design thinking:
1. Business field: Design thinking can help enterprises re-examine market and user needs, meet user needs through innovative product and service design, and improve market competitiveness. At the same time, design thinking can also be applied to business model innovation and brand image building.
2. Education: Design thinking can help students cultivate innovative thinking and practical ability, and improve their comprehensive quality and innovative ability. In education and teaching, design thinking can be applied to curriculum design, teaching method innovation and so on.
3. Medical field: Design thinking can help doctors better understand the needs of patients and improve the treatment effect and quality of life of patients through innovative treatment programs and medical equipment. At the same time, design thinking can also be applied to medical management and health services.
4. Urban planning field: Design thinking can help planners better understand urban development needs and citizens' living needs, and improve urban quality and quality of life through innovative urban planning and urban design.
5. Environmental protection field: Design thinking can help environmental protection workers better understand environmental problems and protect the environment and reduce pollution through innovative technologies and policies. At the same time, design thinking can also be applied to the design and promotion of environmental protection products.
6. Social welfare field: Design thinking can help social workers better understand social problems, improve social welfare and promote social harmony through innovative projects and strategies. At the same time, design thinking can also be applied to the planning and promotion of public welfare activities.