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A critique of design thinking : an interrogation into the value and values of design thinking
Dissertation (MA)--University of Pretoria, 2015.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/53427 A critique of design thinking : an interrogation into the value and values of design thinking Reyburn, Duncan nicola_lourens@yahoo.com Cassim, Fatima Lourens, Nicola UCTD Design thinking Design methodology Design theory Design practice Human-centred design User-centred design Innovation Innovation management Creative problem solving Design process Humanities theses SDG-04 Humanities theses SDG-09 Humanities theses SDG-12 Dissertation (MA)--University of Pretoria, 2015. This study aims to explore the value and values of design thinking as an approach. More specifically, this study interrogates and explores the value and values of characteristics in design thinking. Moreover, this study specifically focuses on and interrogates characteristics identified by Charles Owen and Tim Brown in more detail. An attempt is made to critically discuss preconceived ideas regarding the nature of design thinking as a methodology and process. As a result, the characteristics identified in this study serve as the main point of departure. These inform and guide the study towards an understanding of value and values within design thinking. The understanding of design thinking relies on an understanding of design, but more specifically, the changing nature of design as a discipline and field of study. Therefore, this study begins with a brief history of design praxis, which serves as a foundation for contextualising design thinking. In addition, the history of design covered in this study serves as the foundation on which design thinking itself is based. This study especially seeks to uncover the history and origins of design thinking from various points of view. The history of design thinking is fairly complex, thus the various points of origin assist in a better understanding thereof. These points of origin are critiqued and compared in an attempt to further illuminate the value and values of design thinking as an approach. As a result, the different origins of design thinking are linked to the characteristics identified by Owen (2005a:12-14; 2006a:3-5; 2006b:24-25) and Brown (2008a; 2009a:49-62, 71-77, 85-86), which further communicate the need for value and values in design thinking. In addition, this study investigates various criticisms against design thinking, in an attempt to understand many of the uncertainties surrounding the term. Moreover, the various criticisms are discussed and critiqued in order to build a case for design thinking, as well as the value and values it may add to any future outcome. Lastly, this study briefly explores the ethical values that underpin certain responsibilities within design thinking. Ethics and responsibilities play a key role in any design and design thinking outcome, and are discussed with this in mind. This study aims to explore the value and values of design thinking as an approach. More specifically, this study interrogates and explores the value and values of characteristics in design thinking. Moreover, this study specifically focuses on and interrogates characteristics identified by Charles Owen and Tim Brown in more detail. An attempt is made to critically discuss preconceived ideas regarding the nature of design thinking as a methodology and process. As a result, the characteristics identified in this study serve as the main point of departure. These inform and guide the study towards an understanding of value and values within design thinking. The understanding of design thinking relies on an understanding of design, but more specifically, the changing nature of design as a discipline and field of study. Therefore, this study begins with a brief history of design praxis, which serves as a foundation for contextualising design thinking. In addition, the history of design covered in this study serves as the foundation on which design thinking itself is based. This study especially seeks to uncover the history and origins of design thinking from various points of view. The history of design thinking is fairly complex, thus the various points of origin assist in a better understanding thereof. These points of origin are critiqued and compared in an attempt to further illuminate the value and values of design thinking as an approach. As a result, the different origins of design thinking are linked to the characteristics identified by Owen (2005a:12-14; 2006a:3-5; 2006b:24-25) and Brown (2008a; 2009a:49-62, 71-77, 85-86), which further communicate the need for value and values in design thinking. In addition, this study investigates various criticisms against design thinking, in an attempt to understand many of the uncertainties surrounding the term. Moreover, the various criticisms are discussed and critiqued in order to build a case for design thinking, as well as the value and values it may add to any future outcome. Lastly, this study briefly explores the ethical values that underpin certain responsibilities within design thinking. Ethics and responsibilities play a key role in any design and design thinking outcome, and are discussed with this in mind. This study aims to explore the value and values of design thinking as an approach. More specifically, this study interrogates and explores the value and values of characteristics in design thinking. Moreover, this study specifically focuses on and interrogates characteristics identified by Charles Owen and Tim Brown in more detail. An attempt is made to critically discuss preconceived ideas regarding the nature of design thinking as a methodology and process. As a result, the characteristics identified in this study serve as the main point of departure. These inform and guide the study towards an understanding of value and values within design thinking. The understanding of design thinking relies on an understanding of design, but more specifically, the changing nature of design as a discipline and field of study. Therefore, this study begins with a brief history of design praxis, which serves as a foundation for contextualising design thinking. In addition, the history of design covered in this study serves as the foundation on which design thinking itself is based. This study especially seeks to uncover the history and origins of design thinking from various points of view. The history of design thinking is fairly complex, thus the various points of origin assist in a better understanding thereof. These points of origin are critiqued and compared in an attempt to further illuminate the value and values of design thinking as an approach. As a result, the different origins of design thinking are linked to the characteristics identified by Owen (2005a:12-14; 2006a:3-5; 2006b:24-25) and Brown (2008a; 2009a:49-62, 71-77, 85-86), which further communicate the need for value and values in design thinking. In addition, this study investigates various criticisms against design thinking, in an attempt to understand many of the uncertainties surrounding the term. Moreover, the various criticisms are discussed and critiqued in order to build a case for design thinking, as well as the value and values it may add to any future outcome. Lastly, this study briefly explores the ethical values that underpin certain responsibilities within design thinking. Ethics and responsibilities play a key role in any design and design thinking outcome, and are discussed with this in mind. This study aims to explore the value and values of design thinking as an approach. More specifically, this study interrogates and explores the value and values of characteristics in design thinking. Moreover, this study specifically focuses on and interrogates characteristics identified by Charles Owen and Tim Brown in more detail. An attempt is made to critically discuss preconceived ideas regarding the nature of design thinking as a methodology and process. As a result, the characteristics identified in this study serve as the main point of departure. These inform and guide the study towards an understanding of value and values within design thinking. The understanding of design thinking relies on an understanding of design, but more specifically, the changing nature of design as a discipline and field of study. Therefore, this study begins with a brief history of design praxis, which serves as a foundation for contextualising design thinking. In addition, the history of design covered in this study serves as the foundation on which design thinking itself is based. This study especially seeks to uncover the history and origins of design thinking from various points of view. The history of design thinking is fairly complex, thus the various points of origin assist in a better understanding thereof. These points of origin are critiqued and compared in an attempt to further illuminate the value and values of design thinking as an approach. As a result, the different origins of design thinking are linked to the characteristics identified by Owen (2005a:12-14; 2006a:3-5; 2006b:24-25) and Brown (2008a; 2009a:49-62, 71-77, 85-86), which further communicate the need for value and values in design thinking. In addition, this study investigates various criticisms against design thinking, in an attempt to understand many of the uncertainties surrounding the term. Moreover, the various criticisms are discussed and critiqued in order to build a case for design thinking, as well as the value and values it may add to any future outcome. Lastly, this study briefly explores the ethical values that underpin certain responsibilities within design thinking. Ethics and responsibilities play a key role in any design and design thinking outcome, and are discussed with this in mind. This study aims to explore the value and values of design thinking as an approach. More specifically, this study interrogates and explores the value and values of characteristics in design thinking. Moreover, this study specifically focuses on and interrogates characteristics identified by Charles Owen and Tim Brown in more detail. An attempt is made to critically discuss preconceived ideas regarding the nature of design thinking as a methodology and process. As a result, the characteristics identified in this study serve as the main point of departure. These inform and guide the study towards an understanding of value and values within design thinking. The understanding of design thinking relies on an understanding of design, but more specifically, the changing nature of design as a discipline and field of study. Therefore, this study begins with a brief history of design praxis, which serves as a foundation for contextualising design thinking. In addition, the history of design covered in this study serves as the foundation on which design thinking itself is based. This study especially seeks to uncover the history and origins of design thinking from various points of view. The history of design thinking is fairly complex, thus the various points of origin assist in a better understanding thereof. These points of origin are critiqued and compared in an attempt to further illuminate the value and values of design thinking as an approach. As a result, the different origins of design thinking are linked to the characteristics identified by Owen (2005a:12-14; 2006a:3-5; 2006b:24-25) and Brown (2008a; 2009a:49-62, 71-77, 85-86), which further communicate the need for value and values in design thinking. In addition, this study investigates various criticisms against design thinking, in an attempt to understand many of the uncertainties surrounding the term. Moreover, the various criticisms are discussed and critiqued in order to build a case for design thinking, as well as the value and values it may add to any future outcome. Lastly, this study briefly explores the ethical values that underpin certain responsibilities within design thinking. Ethics and responsibilities play a key role in any design and design thinking outcome, and are discussed with this in mind. This study aims to explore the value and values of design thinking as an approach. More specifically, this study interrogates and explores the value and values of characteristics in design thinking. Moreover, this study specifically focuses on and interrogates characteristics identified by Charles Owen and Tim Brown in more detail. An attempt is made to critically discuss preconceived ideas regarding the nature of design thinking as a methodology and process. As a result, the characteristics identified in this study serve as the main point of departure. These inform and guide the study towards an understanding of value and values within design thinking. The understanding of design thinking relies on an understanding of design, but more specifically, the changing nature of design as a discipline and field of study. Therefore, this study begins with a brief history of design praxis, which serves as a foundation for contextualising design thinking. In addition, the history of design covered in this study serves as the foundation on which design thinking itself is based. This study especially seeks to uncover the history and origins of design thinking from various points of view. The history of design thinking is fairly complex, thus the various points of origin assist in a better understanding thereof. These points of origin are critiqued and compared in an attempt to further illuminate the value and values of design thinking as an approach. As a result, the different origins of design thinking are linked to the characteristics identified by Owen (2005a:12-14; 2006a:3-5; 2006b:24-25) and Brown (2008a; 2009a:49-62, 71-77, 85-86), which further communicate the need for value and values in design thinking. In addition, this study investigates various criticisms against design thinking, in an attempt to understand many of the uncertainties surrounding the term. Moreover, the various criticisms are discussed and critiqued in order to build a case for design thinking, as well as the value and values it may add to any future outcome. Lastly, this study briefly explores the ethical values that underpin certain responsibilities within design thinking. Ethics and responsibilities play a key role in any design and design thinking outcome, and are discussed with this in mind. ae2026 Visual Arts MA Unrestricted SDG-04: Quality education SDG-09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure SDG-12: Responsible consumption and production 2016-06-27T12:17:36Z 2016-06-27T12:17:36Z 2016-04-13 2015 Dissertation Lourens, N 2015, A critique of design thinking : an interrogation into the value and values of design thinking, MA Dissertation, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, viewed yymmdd <http://hdl.handle.net/2263/53427> A2016 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/53427 en © 2016 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. 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| spellingShingle | UCTD Design thinking Design methodology Design theory Design practice Human-centred design User-centred design Innovation Innovation management Creative problem solving Design process Humanities theses SDG-04 Humanities theses SDG-09 Humanities theses SDG-12 A critique of design thinking : an interrogation into the value and values of design thinking |
| title | A critique of design thinking : an interrogation into the value and values of design thinking |
| title_full | A critique of design thinking : an interrogation into the value and values of design thinking |
| title_fullStr | A critique of design thinking : an interrogation into the value and values of design thinking |
| title_full_unstemmed | A critique of design thinking : an interrogation into the value and values of design thinking |
| title_short | A critique of design thinking : an interrogation into the value and values of design thinking |
| title_sort | critique of design thinking an interrogation into the value and values of design thinking |
| topic | UCTD Design thinking Design methodology Design theory Design practice Human-centred design User-centred design Innovation Innovation management Creative problem solving Design process Humanities theses SDG-04 Humanities theses SDG-09 Humanities theses SDG-12 |
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