Understanding Design Thinking: A Process Model based on Method Engineering

Katja Thoring; Roland M. Müller

Understanding Design Thinking: A Process Model based on Method Engineering

Katja Thoring, Roland M. Müller

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Abstract

This article presents a formal model of the design thinking process based on Method Engineering. The foundation of our work is based on observations within an educational context—the 'School of Design Thinking' of the Hasso-Plattner-Institute in Potsdam, Germany ("HPI D-School"). We analyzed the design thinking process, as it is practiced there, and developed a process model that describes all process steps in detail, as well the respective input and output of each phase. A particular emphasis is given to the question, when to iterate in the process. The process model presented in this article contributes to a better understanding of design thinking, especially for educators, companies, and design practitioners. In detail, it could be used to better analyze design thinking projects and adjust them for specific companies or situations, to compare design thinking with other methods (design process models), and to develop IT-based solutions to support and facilitate the design thinking process itself or parts of it.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of E&PDE 2011
Subtitle of host publication	13th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education, London, UK, 8-9 September 2011
Editors	Ahmed Kovacevic, William Ion, Chris McMahon, Lyndon Buck, Peter Hogarth
Publisher	The Design Society
Pages	493-498
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	9781904670339
Publication status	Published - 8 Sept 2011
Event	13th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education, E&PDE 2011: Design Education for Creativity and Business Innovation - London City University, London, United Kingdom Duration: 8 Sept 2011 → 9 Sept 2011 Conference number: 13

Conference

Conference	13th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education, E&PDE 2011
Abbreviated title	E&PDE
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	London
Period	8/09/11 → 9/09/11

Keywords

Design thinking
Design process
Method engineering
Process model
Design education

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Thoring, K., & Müller, R. M. (2011). Understanding Design Thinking: A Process Model based on Method Engineering. In A. Kovacevic, W. Ion, C. McMahon, L. Buck, & P. Hogarth (Eds.), Proceedings of E&PDE 2011: 13th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education, London, UK, 8-9 September 2011 (pp. 493-498). The Design Society. https://www.designsociety.org/publication/30932/

Thoring, Katja ; Müller, Roland M. / Understanding Design Thinking : A Process Model based on Method Engineering. Proceedings of E&PDE 2011: 13th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education, London, UK, 8-9 September 2011. editor / Ahmed Kovacevic ; William Ion ; Chris McMahon ; Lyndon Buck ; Peter Hogarth. The Design Society, 2011. pp. 493-498

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Thoring, K & Müller, RM 2011, Understanding Design Thinking: A Process Model based on Method Engineering. in A Kovacevic, W Ion, C McMahon, L Buck & P Hogarth (eds), Proceedings of E&PDE 2011: 13th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education, London, UK, 8-9 September 2011. The Design Society, pp. 493-498, 13th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education, E&PDE 2011, London, United Kingdom, 8/09/11. <https://www.designsociety.org/publication/30932/>

Understanding Design Thinking: A Process Model based on Method Engineering. / Thoring, Katja; Müller, Roland M.
Proceedings of E&PDE 2011: 13th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education, London, UK, 8-9 September 2011. ed. / Ahmed Kovacevic; William Ion; Chris McMahon; Lyndon Buck; Peter Hogarth. The Design Society, 2011. p. 493-498.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic

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