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'The Field Guide to Human-Centred Design', IDEO
IDEO is a global design agency known for its human-centred approach. This Field Guide to Human-Centred Design represents how IDEO thinks about design for social impact. It includes 57 clear-to-use design methods for new and experienced practitioners, plus case studies.
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This online Design Kit is split into three sections:
- Mindsets: Short videos sharing seven mindsets exploring and uncovering the philosophy behind the IDEO approach to creative problem solving.
- 57 methods: Step by step instructions for these methods that help you put the people you serve at the centre of your design process.
- Case studies: see what the design teams did, what they learned, and how it all adds up to surprising solutions.
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