The evidence of design thinking is all around us. We invite you to use the lenses of empathy, intuition, and inspiration to see design thinking in your surroundings and contribute related images and thoughts to the slideshow below.
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submitted by: Jesus Encinar
This is hard yesterday's bread, recycled as support for a menu in a SoHo restaurant.
submitted by: Daniel Weddle
Hanging Bucket: Bucket modification possibly inspired by caulking gun design
submitted by: Daniel Weddle
Communion Tray: This communion tray has a center ring for full glasses and an outer ring for used. ...
submitted by: Daniel Weddle
Fan and Car Part Table: The table’s top is an industrial fan shell with welded car parts and gears...
submitted by: Daniel Weddle
Steam Bench: Excess steam from the campus heating system has been routed to this bench to provide a...
submitted by: Daniel Weddle
Stump used as Part of Flower Box: The wall of this flower box consists of large planks of wood and a...
submitted by: Daniel Weddle
Bible Shim: Shims were installed into the Bible holders in order to make room for new song books.
submitted by: george simons jr
spotted this over the weekend, have to love it...
submitted by: Daniel Weddle
Dry Erase Board on Bathroom Stall Door: I installed this board after observing the janitorial struggle...
submitted by: Daniel Weddle
Repositioned Keyboard and Monitor: The monitor has been shifted back and the keyboard placed atop the...
submitted by: Daniel Weddle
Welcome Back Dewey
Library patrons use a computer to look up call numbers and the pencils to record...
submitted by: Alex
Sometimes being empathic is like being a detective - trying to figure out what's happening and why. I...
submitted by: Daniel Weddle
A simple solution for anyone under 6 foot tall. Two 45lb plates have been positioned beneath the lifters...
submitted by: Colin Kelly
A simple, obvious solution...to hold a bottle of water.
submitted by: george simons jr.
design is almost always self-correcting...
submitted by: John Roach
A cool shower for a hot Brooklyn day.
submitted by: Tom Cappelletti
These signs, stenciled on cardboard, showed up all over midtown Sacramento last summer. With a heart...
submitted by: Chris Finlay
An MBA's approach to innovation
submitted by: PurpleBanana
Pedestrians often wonder, "do I have enough time make it across the street?" and sometimes get caught...
submitted by: PurpleBanana
Who doesn't have a desk or drawer full of pens and pencils? The "designer" is using everyday objects...
submitted by: PurpleBanana
I'm puzzled as to why someone would even design a counter to be that height--it seems counter-intuitive...
submitted by: Big Babs
Sleeping on a shady fire escape with a nice breeze and fun people watching? Smart pup.
submitted by: Big Babs
What a cool use for a product designed with a different purpose. A 21st century sandwich board that provides...
submitted by: Big Babs
I love this blatant celebration of the number 13. It seems that the interior designer was inspired by...
submitted by: Kate
It’s such a hassle to carry your bike up the stairs, but biking is a lot better for the environment...
submitted by: Kate
This is a cool, unique take on something as common and dull as a street gate.
submitted by: Kate
submitted by: Jess
I appreciate the directions, especially when traveling abroad. Actually, I might find similar directions...
submitted by: Jess
There are tennis balls on the bottoms of the chairs. These chairs appear as though they might make a...
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