Written by Satu Rekonen
Applying design thinking in non-design organisations requires a change in mindset, which is easier said than done. Buying into the logic of the iterative approach requires fluctuating between divergent and convergent thinking, and this can be a struggle for people accustomed to a more linear approach.
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Rituaaleja uudistamalla organisaatiokulttuuria voi muuttaa pienin askelin ja kokeillen. Design-ajattelu on oiva työkalu muutostyössä, sillä siinä korostuvat empatia, yhdessä ideoiminen, konkretia ja kokeiluista oppiminen.
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On the brink of the Finnish Independence Day on the 5th of December, we (Aalto Design Factory & the global network) celebrated the launch of the new Passion-based co-creation -book and the growing DF global network.
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At best, visuals can help covey a message more effectively, build empathy and help to get everyone on the same page in a project. But how to get started? These few tips will help you get tuned into your creative side and help you to incorporate more visuals into your everyday work.
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Join us on Tuesday December 5th at 2:00PM at the Stage to celebrate the release of our new book, Passion-based Co-Creation.
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We at Design Factory get frequently asked about what is our method. There seems to be a strong assumption that there is a “DF method” that can be summarized in a few clear steps. Our answer – that there isn’t one – seems often to be met with surprise, confusion or even disappointment. So why do we not have a clear-cut method or process… and should we?
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Most ideas don’t die, they get stuck in hibernation. Research points to some useful ways to incorporate development into a life in which empty calendar space is only a utopia.
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