DTPD

Blog #1

When most people hear the term Design Thinking, they assume it’s strictly for product designers, UX teams, or innovation labs. But the truth is, this problem-solving framework applies to almost everything: relationships, career decisions, personal goals, teamwork, and even planning a vacation.

At its core, Design Thinking is a human-centered approach to understanding challenges, exploring possibilities, and developing thoughtful solutions. It encourages curiosity, creativity, empathy, and experimentation, skills we could all use a little more of. The process includes five stages: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test, and while it’s often shown linearly, it’s intentionally flexible. Real life isn’t a straight line, after all.