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Design Thinking Process

Here's the DT Process diagram that I introduced in Session 1 of the DT Introduction (and referred to in subsequent sessions). Note that it is a d.school-style 5-step creative process sketched DT-Dojo-style!

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Desirable-Viable-Feasible

This is the diagram that I used at the end of Session 1 of the DT Intro to talk about the business value of design. When doing innovation work, design thinking helps you unlock value by solving for what’s desirable, viable, AND feasible.

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Diverge-Converge

Here’s another way to visualize the DT Process that I shared in Session 2 of the DT Introduction. While it’s the same 5-step creative approach, this version illustrates how both divergent & convergent patterns of thinking are needed for innovation.

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Reflect & Set Intent

This is the worksheet that we used in Session 5 of the DT Introduction (The Path Forward) during the reflection activity. The simple, yet profound prompts helps us be clear about our intent & motivations as it relates to learning design thinking.

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Design Thinking Canvas

Here is the “design thinking canvas” worksheet that I shared (as a surprise gift!) in session 5 of Design Project #1. You can use it to run mini-design-cycles on everyday design challenges, all on one page! Hint: standard post-it notes fit perfectly in each of the boxes!

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Design Thinking Guide

Over the course of Design Project #1, we worked through every step of the creative “process”. Though I didn’t share this guide during the sessions, I wanted to provide it here now as a reference for you. It provides a quick overview of the entire design thinking process, with practice tips every step of the way… all on one page!

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DT-Style Letters

Here’s the first worksheet I shared (in Session #4 of Skills Bootcamp #1) that you can use as a letter-by-letter guide for the full alphabet as you develop your own personal DT-style "handwriting font!

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DT-Style Letter Forms

If you feel you need a little extra support when doing your letter rep exercises in Session #5 of Skills Bootcamp #1, here are two worksheets (A-M & N-Z) that you can print out and use as during the session.

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