d.school Stanford
2021
Stanford d.school teaching team members and others
The Design Thinking Bootleg is a versatile toolkit designed to facilitate the creative process of design thinking. Originating from Stanford’s d.school, this collection of tools and methods is intended for anyone interested in enhancing their approach to problem-solving and innovation. It serves as a practical resource for students, educators, and professionals alike, providing easy access to strategies that can inspire new ideas and solutions. This toolkit is presented in the form of a deck of cards, allowing users the flexibility to begin their design thinking journey from any point that resonates with them. Each card is color-coded to represent different modes of design thinking, helping users navigate through various approaches. The cards are crafted based on contributions from teaching team members and designers from around the globe, ensuring a rich diversity of thought and application. To use the Design Thinking Bootleg, individuals can choose to access it digitally or print the PDF to create a physical deck. This adaptability makes it a valuable resource for workshops, brainstorming sessions, or individual reflection. The toolkit encourages users to experiment with different methods and adapt them to their unique challenges, fostering a dynamic learning environment where creativity can thrive. Ultimately, the Design Thinking Bootleg is more than just a collection of tools; it embodies a mindset that promotes collaboration, experimentation, and continuous learning in the pursuit of innovative solutions. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced practitioner, this resource is designed to enhance your design thinking practice and inspire transformative ideas.
Overview
The Design Thinking Bootleg is a set of tools and methods that we keep in our back pockets, and now you can do the same. It is the latest iteration of the Design Thinking Bootcamp Bootleg (archived), now with new tools.
These cards were developed by teaching team members, students, as well as designers from around the world. It’s a deck of cards, so you can start wherever you want. We think of these cards as a set of tools/methods that constantly evolves. Within the tools you’ll find tangible examples that take you to action. Anyone that is interested in design thinking can use it for inspiration when you get stuck or to generate new ideas for potential ways of doing things.
How to use it
You can use it digitally or print the pdf and make it into a deck. There are five “modes” that we identify as components of design thinking. Each card in this deck stems from one (or more) of these modes, and will be color coded at the bottom of each card in the lower right corner. Start wherever you'd like!
Overview
The Design Thinking Bootleg is a set of tools and methods that we keep in our back pockets, and now you can do the same. It is the latest iteration of the Design Thinking Bootcamp Bootleg (archived), now with new tools.
Overview
The Design Thinking Bootleg is a set of tools and methods that we keep in our back pockets, and now you can do the same. It is the latest iteration of the Design Thinking Bootcamp Bootleg (archived), now with new tools.
These cards were developed by teaching team members, students, as well as designers from around the world. It’s a deck of cards, so you can start wherever you want. We think of these cards as a set of tools/methods that constantly evolves. Within the tools you’ll find tangible examples that take you to action. Anyone that is interested in design thinking can use it for inspiration when you get stuck or to generate new ideas for potential ways of doing things.
How to use it
You can use it digitally or print the pdf and make it into a deck. There are five “modes” that we identify as components of design thinking. Each card in this deck stems from one (or more) of these modes, and will be color coded at the bottom of each card in the lower right corner. Start wherever you'd like!
These cards were developed by teaching team members, students, as well as designers from around the world. It’s a deck of cards, so you can start wherever you want. We think of these cards as a set of tools/methods that constantly evolves. Within the tools you’ll find tangible examples that take you to action. Anyone that is interested in design thinking can use it for inspiration when you get stuck or to generate new ideas for potential ways of doing things.
How to use it
You can use it digitally or print the pdf and make it into a deck. There are five “modes” that we identify as components of design thinking. Each card in this deck stems from one (or more) of these modes, and will be color coded at the bottom of each card in the lower right corner. Start wherever you'd like!