June 23rd 2010

Are the tried and true models of business thinking limiting the potential for growth and opportunity in the 21st century? Could frameworks of thought and approach typically seen in the design process aid businesses to overcome complex issues impacting business internationally?

This public lecture considers design thinking in business as the next important paradigm. Drawing on local and overseas examples of design thinking in business, Kees Dorst reveals the opportunities at hand for Australian business and research to lead the world in this next big thing.

Professor Kees Dorst

Kees Dorst is Professor of Design and Associate Dean Research at UTS's Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building. He trained as an Industrial Design Engineer at Delft University of Technology and studied philosophy at the Erasmus University Rotterdam. He has worked as a designer, consultant, manager of several design firms and editor of a leading design magazine. His research focuses on the way designers think and work. His publications include the books Understanding Design (2006) and Design Expertise (2009). His new book Creative Leadership, due out early next year, explores design thinking and its application in business.

Resources

• flyer (PDF 98k)
• audio recording (MP3 23.2 MB)
• presentation slides (PDF 180k)
• video (Opens video presentation) A transcript is available.

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