Design Thinking
Design Thinking is more than a design methodology; it provides a foundation for any corporation’s design activity.
In my experience, these foundations elevate the design activity by providing a framework that facilitates clarity, processes, and validation of the design outcome.
Convergent vs Divergent thinking
Design is an organic process which shifts focus at regular intervals.
A leader helps the team shift focus.
Collaborative design
Design is a social activity that requires the engagement from different stakeholders.
For me, the key to success is to understand when and how to engage with the relevant people, from developers to decision-makers, and facilitate their input in the design process.