d.school Stanford
2021
David Kelley, Tom Kelley, Jonathan Littman, and others
The Design Thinking Bootleg is a versatile collection of tools and methods designed to inspire and facilitate the design thinking process. Developed by teaching team members, students, and global designers, this resource offers a deck of cards that can be used flexibly, allowing users to start with any card that resonates with them. The Bootleg includes five distinct "modes" that represent the components of design thinking, with each card color-coded to indicate its association. Users can access the Bootleg digitally or print it as a physical deck, making it accessible for various settings. The Bootleg serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in design thinking, providing tangible examples and methods to overcome creative blocks and spark new 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. 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!