The intensification of industrial activity within an unsustainable development paradigm
caused an alarming environmental crisis intertwined with societal problems on a global …

We examine the value of design thinking in times of crisis. Drawing on examples of firm
innovations during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown, we propose that disruptive events …

Design thinking has emerged as an important way for designers to draw on rich customer
insights to enhance their products and services. However, design thinking is now also …

Purpose This article proposes a conceptual basis upon which to address strategic design as
business intellectual capital. Design/methodology/approach A literature review was carried …

Implementing design thinking for innovation (DTI) is seen as a way to balance exploration
and exploitation, and thus attain an ambidextrous innovation portfolio. Yet, transitioning to …

Organizational leaders are increasingly turning to design approaches as a panacea for
uncertainty and disruption. However, frictions between design and typical engineering and …

While design thinking has gained popularity in product innovation, scholars argue that
design thinking can also trigger and sustain organizational innovation. This study …

Industry 4.0 is transforming how businesses innovate and, as a result, companies are
spearheading the movement towards 'Digital Transformation'. While some scholars …

Scholars and practitioners acknowledge the role of design, and specifically design thinking,
as a driver of innovation and change. Design thinking is gaining attention in the business …

Overview: In their quest to become more innovative, many firms try out new innovation
approaches that are brought in from the outside. Design thinking has been one of these …