d.school Stanford
2021
Stanford d.school teaching team members, students, and others
The Design Thinking Bootleg is a versatile toolkit designed to enhance the creative problem-solving process. Developed by a collaborative team of educators and global designers, this resource equips individuals with practical tools and methods that are essential to the design thinking approach. It serves as a contemporary update to the earlier Design Thinking Bootcamp Bootleg, featuring new tools that cater to the evolving needs of users. This unique deck of cards allows users to engage with design thinking at their own pace. Each card is associated with one or more of the five distinct modes of design thinking, and the color-coded system enables users to easily identify the relevant tools. Whether utilized digitally or in printed form, the bootleg provides a flexible framework for generating ideas and inspiring innovative solutions when faced with challenges. In essence, the Design Thinking Bootleg is not just a static resource; it is a living set of tools that continuously evolves as new ideas and practices emerge. It encourages users to explore, experiment, and iterate, making it an invaluable asset for anyone interested in enhancing their design thinking skills. By providing tangible examples and actionable insights, the bootleg fosters a culture of creativity and collaboration, empowering users to tackle complex problems with confidence and ingenuity. Overall, the Design Thinking Bootleg invites everyone, from novices to seasoned professionals, to leverage design thinking as a means to spark inspiration and drive meaningful change in their projects and organizations.
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. Itâs 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 youâll 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 âmodesâ 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. Itâs 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 youâll 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 âmodesâ 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. Itâs 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 youâll 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 âmodesâ 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!