design thinking
Explore this curated collection of books recommended by experts in design thinking.
10 books
Change by Design
Tim Brown
Written by IDEO's CEO, this book introduces design thinking as a methodology for creative problem-solving and innovation. Brown demonstrates how design thinking can be applied to business challenges, social innovation, and organizational transformation.
Creative Confidence
Tom & David Kelley
The IDEO founders provide practical strategies to unlock creative potential, overcome fears, and build confidence in creative abilities. They share stories from their work at IDEO and Stanford's d.school.
Sprint
Jake Knapp
A practical guide to running five-day design sprints, developed at Google Ventures. Details a structured process for rapidly prototyping and testing solutions to business challenges.
Design Thinking: Understanding How Designers Think and Work
Nigel Cross
An academic exploration of design cognition and the mental processes that designers use when solving problems. Based on years of research into design expertise.
101 Design Methods
Vijay Kumar
A comprehensive collection of design methods organized around a framework of seven modes: Sense Intent, Know Context, Know People, Frame Insights, Explore Concepts, Frame Solutions, and Realize Offerings.
Frame Innovation
Kees Dorst
Explores how design thinking can be used to address complex problems by reframing them in new ways. Includes nine case studies of frame creation in practice.
Universal Methods of Design
Bruce Hanington & Bella Martin
A comprehensive reference of design and research methods, each presented with visual examples, descriptions of application, and helpful tips.
Design Thinking Research
Leifer, Meinel, & Plattner
A collection of academic research papers exploring the theoretical foundations and practical applications of design thinking in various contexts.
The Design Thinking Playbook
Lewrick, Link, & Leifer
A practical guide that combines design thinking with digital transformation, including mindsets, methods, and tools for implementation.
Design Thinking for Strategic Innovation
Idris Mootee
Focuses on applying design thinking to business strategy and organizational transformation, with emphasis on creating competitive advantage.
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