Blog
From 2008-2018, designthinking.ideo.com was the home of IDEO's design thinking blog, written by our former CEO and current Executive Chair of IDEO, Tim Brown. This is an archive of his thoughts. You can read Tim's more current work on his LinkedIn page. You can also visit IDEO's Blog, The Octopus, here.
Some ideas about creativity from LEGO and Vermeer
I just had one of those serendipitous moments on a trip back from London to San Francisco (see my recent post).
read more5 Tips to Getting Hired by Design
Design thinking doesn’t just apply to creating memorable products, services, or experiences; it can also help you land a job you love.
read moreWhy You Should Plan for Serendipity
If you’re a busy professional like me, chances are your calendar looks a lot like a Tetris board.
read moreHow Design Can Save a Reputation
A few months ago, I wrote a post about five technologies in need of design makeovers in 2014.
read moreWhat’s Next in the World of Making
Does changing how you make things change the way you live?The answer is “yes,” according to Made in the Future, an experimental project I collaborated on with some colleagues at IDEO Boston.
read moreHow to Become a Social Innovator in 7 Weeks
We say we practice human-centered design at IDEO, but what does that really mean?
read more3 Must-Watch TED Talks
For three decades, three big red letters have signified an annual forum for the creative and forward thinking to share groundbreaking ideas.
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