Papers

Design Thinking Research Report

Authors: Christoph Meinel, Larry Leifer Abstract: This is the introductory chapter of the third volume “Design Thinking Research – Measuring Performance in Context” edited by Hasso Plattner, Christoph Meinel, and Larry Leifer to…

Design Thinking Research – Building Innovation Eco-Systems

Authors: Christoph Meinel, Larry Leifer Abstract: This is the introductory chapter of the fourth volume “Design Thinking Research – Building Innovation Eco-Systems” edited by Hasso Plattner, Christoph Meinel, and Larry Leifer to be…

Manifesto: Design Thinking

Authors: Larry Leifer, Christoph Meinel Abstract: With the integration of design thinking into engineering education, a missing link has been created between the science-focused, context-independent part of engineering and the human society-focused, context-dependent…

A Short Theory of Failure

Authors: Julia von Thienen, Christoph Meinel, Giovanni Corazza

Abstract: Failures are a key concept in design thinking. They are discussed as a resource for learning, whereas fear of failure would be a…

Jumpstarting Scrum with Design Thinking

Authors: Christophe Vetterli, Falk Übernickel, Walter Brenner, Thomas Kowark, Franziska Häger, Jens Krüger, Jürgen Müller, Hasso Plattner, Barbara Stortz, Vishal Sikkha

Abstract: Customers have become more demanding in terms of customization, speed, and…

Success-Failure Analysis

Authors: Julia von Thienen, Anja Perlich, Christoph Meinel, Giovanni Corazza

Abstract: Drawing on the Dynamic Creativity Framework and Failure Theory, this paper explores what it means to advance domain knowledge with creative ambitions.…

Building on a Stages of Change

Authors: Julia von Thienen, Christoph Meinel

Abstract: Design Thinking is an approach to creating human-centered product or service innovations, based on a model of problem solving. Regularly, design thinking projects yield exciting visions…

Bring Home Methods Additions to the Bootcamp Bootleg

Authors: Julia von Thienen, Hanadi Traifeh, Christoph Meinel, Antje Schubotz, Maximilian Diez, Simon Krogmann, Ahmad Bourazan, Anne Radunski, Arne Boockmeyer, Ramin Gharib

Abstract: For years, the Bootcamp Bootleg (d.school, 2010) has been a…