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A Textbook on Design Thinking: Principles, Processes and Applications

A Textbook on Design Thinking: Principles, Processes and Applications

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  • ISBN : 9789369580149
  • Pages : 328
  • Binding : Paperback
  • Language : English
  • Imprint : S Chand Publishing
  • © year : 2025
  • Size : 6.50*9.25

Price : 449.00 359.20

The book "A Textbook on Design Thinking: Principles, Processes & Applications" is a comprehensive guide that explores the transformative potential of design thinking in solving complex problems across disciplines. Structured to suit students, educators, innovators and industry professionals alike, this book bridges the gap between creative ideation and real-world application. With a clear focus on user-centeredness, empathy, collaboration and innovation, the book offers a practical, hands-on approach to the full design thinking cycle—from understanding user needs to testing and refining solutions.

Rooted in global best practices and enriched with worksheets, case studies and frameworks, this textbook equips readers with essential skills for driving innovation in product development, service design, agile environments and beyond. Whether you're developing a new app, revamping a business process, or building sustainable solutions, this book will guide you from curiosity to creation.

  • Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers design fundamentals, core principles, processes, applications and the future of design thinking. In-depth analysis of design thinking stages—Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype and Test.
  • Agile and DevOps Integration: Real-world insights into Agile, Scrum, Kanban, DevOps and Continuous Innovation.
  • Advanced Tools & Techniques: Covers SCAMPER, Mind Mapping, Morphological Analysis and other powerful ideation strategies.
  • Sustainable and Ethical Design: Dedicated chapters on sustainability, green design and ethical innovation practices.
  • Strategic Innovation: Explores frameworks like 3-Box Thinking, Lean Startup and MVP development for business growth. 
  • Practical Worksheets: Creative worksheets included in each chapter to reinforce learning and encourage hands-on exploration. 
  • Capstone Project: A full project to help learners apply design thinking end-to-end, from ideation to solution delivery.

1. Introduction to Design Fundamentals
2. Introduction to Design Thinking
3. Principles and Characteristics of Design Thinking
4. The Design Thinking Process in Depth
5. Introduction to Agile
6. Agile Software Development
7. Advanced Idea Generation Techniques
8. Design Thinking for Strategic Innovation
9. Customer-Centric Innovation and Experience Design
10. Sustainable Design Approaches
11. DevOps and Continuous Innovation
12. Product Development Frameworks
13. Developing Innovative Products
14. Collaborative Innovation
15. Leading Disruptive Innovation
16. Capstone Project
17. Future of Design Thinking

This textbook has been designed specifically for all Engineering and Management Students who are enrolled in courses aligned with design thinking and innovation management.

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