The design thinking process is best thought of as a system of overlapping spaces rather than a sequence of orderly steps. There are three spaces to keep in mind: inspiration, ideation, and implementation. Inspiration is the problem or opportunity that motivates the search for solutions. Ideation is the process of generating, developing, and testing ideas. Implementation is the path that leads from the project stage into people`s lives.
Under this system, our company uses both analytical tools and generative techniques to help clients see how their new or existing operations could look in the future - and build road maps for getting there. Our methods include business model prototyping, data visualization, innovation strategy, organizational design, qualitative and quantitative research, and IP liberation.
All of our company work is done in consideration of the capabilities of our clients and the needs of their customers. As we iterate toward a final solution, we assess and reassess our designs. Our goal is to deliver appropriate, actionable, and tangible strategies.
The result: new, innovative avenues for growth that are grounded in business viability and market desirability.
John Doe
Thanks to the author for such a useful article. Now I know that everybody has a skill of design thinking.