Design Thinking in Corporate Instructional Design

I recently discovered Design Thinking, which is a great approach to structuring designs, especially for corporations. Design Thinking is a human-centered approach to problem-solving that prioritizes empathy, creativity, and iteration. This process is what we do all the time. There are five stages of Design Thinking which are: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test

Here's an infographic I made that delves deeper into the approach.

This short Youtube Video titled "Design Thinking and How it Can Help Instructional Designers" should be watched for a visual explanation of what Design Thinking is and how you can apply it in your own work. He also recommend further learning into this by mentioning a d school workshop which I am also including.

It is a bit longer but well worth the watch!

Design Thinking enables instructional designers to create learning experiences that resonate with employees' needs and preferences. Designers can explore unconventional approaches to addressing organizational challenges while adapting and iterating their solutions in response to evolving business requirements. 

I am excited to use Design Thinking in my work. Anything that is human-centered is a winner for me. The principles of Design Thinking allow for creativity and innovation, which all instructional designers should aim to do. 

Thanks for reading!