Why Design Thinking?
Design thinking adds to purposeful thoughts, the goal of changing problematic situations into preferred ones. It addresses situated needs and desires, is driven by values and vision and seeks a better future for those affected by the ideas, services or artefacts it creates.
Designing involves ways of thinking shared by everyone. Context, circumstances, and available knowledge determine how information in a problematic situation will be addressed. Other aspects of the situation call on other modes of thought. Designing is a future oriented collaboration between these different ways of thinking that belongs at the core of basic education and business.
Dr. Charles Burnette
Design Educator, iDesign Thinking
Related links
iDesign – www.idesignthinking.com
21 January 2010