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Design Thinking 101: Framing the Future: Exploring Empathy, Systems, and Innovation in Complex Contexts
- Vuyiwe Marambana (author)
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| Title | Design Thinking 101 |
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| Subtitle | Framing the Future: Exploring Empathy, Systems, and Innovation in Complex Contexts |
| Contributor | Vuyiwe Marambana (author) |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.64449/9781997468356 |
| Landing page | https://ujonlinepress.uj.ac.za/index.php/ujp/catalog/book/352 |
| License | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| Copyright | Vuyiwe Marambana |
| Publisher | UJ Press |
| Publication place | Johannesburg |
| Published on | 2025-11-24 |
| ISBN | 978-1-997468-34-9 (Paperback) |
| 978-1-997468-35-6 (PDF) | |
| 978-1-997468-37-0 (XML) | |
| 978-1-997468-36-3 (EPUB) | |
| Short abstract | In the rapidly evolving landscape of the 21st century, the challenges we face are multifaceted and complex. Traditional methods of problem-solving, while effective in certain contexts, often fall short in addressing the dynamic and interconnected issues that characterise our world today. It is against this backdrop that Design Thinking emerges as a beacon of innovation, offering a human-centred approach to problem-solving and creating value. |
| Long abstract | In the rapidly evolving landscape of the 21st century, the challenges we face are multifaceted and complex. Traditional methods of problem-solving, while effective in certain contexts, often fall short in addressing the dynamic and interconnected issues that characterise our world today. It is against this backdrop that Design Thinking emerges as a beacon of innovation, offering a human-centred approach to problem-solving and creating value. Today, Design Thinking is embraced by different fields - from business and education to healthcare and social innovation - demonstrating its versatility and transformative potential. What makes Design Thinking powerful is its emphasis on empathy, by placing the needs, desires, and experiences of people at the heart of the problem-solving process, thereby arriving at deeply relevant and impactful solutions. |
| Print length | 256 pages |
| Language | English (Original) |
| Dimensions | 153 x 15 x 229 mm | 6.02" x 0.59" x 9.02" (Paperback) |
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