Design Thinking Methods and Tools for Innovation in Multidisciplinary Teams

Abstract

Design Thinking (DT), a human-centered approach to innovation, is regarded as a system of overlapping spaces of viability, desirability and feasibility. Innovation increases when these three perspectives are addressed. This position paper proposes DT methods and tools to foster innovation in a multidisciplinary team by facilitating decision-making processes. We discuss how DT methods and tools reflect one or more DT perspectives, namely, the human, business and technology perspectives. We also discuss how these DT methods and tools can support decision-making processes, collaboration and engagement in a multidisciplinary team.