Who can design? For too long, that question has highlighted the supposed
division between right-brain dominant "creative types" and left-brain
dominant "analytical types. Such a division is not practical for
preparing students to become innovative contributors to the complex
world of design. Strategic Design Thinking guides readers to cultivate
hybrid thinking, whether their background is design, finance, or any
discipline in between.
This book is an introduction to an integrative approach using the lens
of design thinking as a way to see the world. The focus is on process
instead of solution, and on connecting disparate ideas instead of
getting bogged down by silos of specialization. Through this book,
students will be introduced to design management, strategic design,
service design, and experience design.