Revised edition: 20 additional methods and a new chapter to introduce humanity-centred design

This handbook documents 80 methods used in design innovation projects leading to the design of new products or services. It is the first publication to bring together methods, tools and case studies that involve multiple disciplines and perspectives – from product and service design to interaction and user experience design. In this revised edition, the authors look beyond the human-centred design ...

While the creative struggle may be inevitable, it doesn’t have to feel impossible. The book is organised into three parts: Exploring Your Creative Context, Designing Your Creative Practice, and Maintaining Your Creative Momentum. You will discover your imaginator type, become a superhero(ine) and define what creativity means to you.

The book walks you through practical and inspiring methods to make space and time for making so you will never again have an excuse to procrastinate. In additi...

Get ready to make a difference! This book is your ultimate guide, packed with practical tools and strategies to create positive change. Whether working solo, in a small agency, or a big organisation, you'll learn how to embrace planetary perspectives and think long-term, even in a profit-driven world. Discover how to make mindful decisions, transform your design practices, and influence company strategies to leave a positive impact for future generations.

‘Designing Tomorrow’ introduces ...

This book explains the basic sketching techniques and decisions more in depth and provides much more step-by-step example drawings, which makes it even more suitable for students and professionals who want to become better sketchers.

Sketching the Basics can be seen as the prequel to Sketching as it is more targeted at the novice designer. The Basics explains the essential techniques and effects more in detail, taking the reader by the hand and guiding him step by step through all the various...

Heb jij het visuele werken al omarmd? Visueel werken en tekenskills worden steeds belangrijker in onze zakelijke omgeving. Een plaatje kan echt meer zeggen dan duizend woorden en visualisatie is voor bedrijven die hun zakelijke agility willen boosten, silo’s willen afbreken en hun klantbetrokkenheid willen vergroten een cruciaal onderdeel.

Het visualiseren van denkprocessen kan je helpen om complexe problemen op te lossen. Het zorgt ervoor dat teams en medewerkers op elkaars ideeën kunnen ...

Societal challenges are urgent and affect everyone, including politicians, citizens, government officials, business professionals, NGOs, designers and researchers. Understanding and addressing these challenges is difficult because no single stakeholder or organisation is solely responsible. Everything is interconnected and constantly changing, resulting in challenges being neglected and stakeholders being unable or unwilling to make important decisions.

The Co-Design Canvas is a practical and...

In recent years, co-design has become something of a buzzword. While the term has gained in popularity, its true meaning and practical implementations are not widely understood. Existing resources, such as co-design toolkits, are freely available online but tend to be highly specialised and template-driven, limiting their usefulness for diverse contexts.

The team behind “The Art of Co-Design” conducted a thorough review of existing co-design toolkits and created a comprehensive resource ...

This book takes a deep dive into visual design structures, focusing on the timeless principles of movement, space, and composition. While design tools and technologies continue to change, these core principles remain just as important. Written in a clear and engaging style, it’s perfect for students looking to build their foundation in design, and also a great resource for professionals who want to revisit or sharpen their skills.

The book goes beyond the basics of design, introducing fresh...

Break Free from Outdated Thinking

Traditional strategies are no longer enough. In a world defined by complexity and rapid change, businesses and leaders need a new approach.

This book delivers exactly that: a bold blueprint for strategic innovation that blends design-based methods with powerful change theories to spark real transformation. Explore what it takes to drive innovation—from the right mindset and team dynamics to the collaborative conditions that enable deep, systemic change.

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Conditional Design is the sequel to Operative Design. This book will further explore the operative in design in a more detailed, intentional, and functional manner. Spatially, the conditional is the result of the operative. Both terms work together to satisfy a formal manipulation through a set of opportunities for elements such as connections and apertures. The conditional starts with investigating not only ideas of circulation and light but also how volumes relate to the ground. These manip...