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About the 5E Design Thinking FrameworkWhy the Framework ExistsThe Framework in PracticeWhy the Terminology ChangedA Complementary ApproachThe Visual LanguageProductive TensionsResponsible Innovation
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Empathy Maps →Journey Maps →Mind Maps →Personas →
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Stakeholders →Thematic Analysis →Affinity Diagrams →Competitive Analysis →
Explore and Ideate (Stage 3)▾
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About ExplorePurpose of the stageInputs from EngageOutputs to Expand
Generate Ideas◂
Collaborative IdeationBrainstormingBrainwritingSCAMPERCrazy 8sMind MappingParticipatory Design
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Opportunity MappingEmerging Technology ExplorationTrend AnalysisFuture ScenariosConcept MappingSystems Mapping
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StoryboardingConcept PostersValue Proposition DesignImpact vs Effort MatrixDesirability, Feasibility & Viability Analysis
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ESG Opportunity AnalysisSDG Alignment MappingEthical Innovation ReviewAssumption Mapping
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What is Prototyping?Prototype FidelityVisual PrototypesPhysical PrototypesDigital Prototypes
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Service PrototypesJourney PrototypesRole PlayBodystormingExperience Simulations
Feedback◂
User TestingInterviewsObservationUsability TestingFeedback Analysis
Improve◂
IterationRefinementFeedback LoopsPivotingPreparing for Execution
Execute and Test (Stage 5)
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◂Engage10 guides
Engage10 guides · View collection ↗The Complete Guide to EmpathyHuman-Centred Design ExplainedObservation Methods HandbookActive Listening and Deep ConversationsUnderstanding Human BehaviourInclusion, Diversity and BelongingStakeholder Engagement GuideCuriosity and DiscoveryUnderstanding ContextFamous Empathy-Driven Innovations
◂Evaluate10 guides
Evaluate10 guides · View collection ↗The Complete Guide to Problem FramingSystems Thinking for InnovatorsUser Research Methods ExplainedStakeholder Analysis ToolkitRoot Cause Analysis HandbookInsight Generation and SensemakingMapping Complex ProblemsResearch for Design ThinkingAI for Analysis and EvaluationFamous Innovation Problems Explained
◂Explore10 guides
Explore10 guides · View collection ↗100 Ideation Methods ExplainedThe Complete Guide to CreativityBrainstorming ToolkitConcept Development and RefinementFuture Thinking for InnovatorsDivergent and Convergent ThinkingAI for Ideation and CreativityVisual Thinking and InnovationOpportunity DiscoveryExamples of Great Ideas That Changed the World
◂Expand10 guides
Expand10 guides · View collection ↗100 Prototype Methods ExplainedLow vs Medium vs High Fidelity PrototypesPrototype Testing ToolkitThe Complete Guide to Minimum Viable Products (MVPs)Experiment Design for InnovatorsPrototyping in EducationPrototyping Digital ProductsPrototyping Services and ExperiencesThe Psychology of User FeedbackExamples of Great Prototypes from Famous Innovations
◂Execute10 guides
Execute10 guides · View collection ↗The Complete Guide to ImplementationChange Management ExplainedFrom Prototype to DeploymentOrganisational ReadinessProject Management FundamentalsRisk Management for InnovatorsMeasuring Success and OutcomesInnovation Metrics and KPIsGovernance for InnovationScaling Innovation
◂Responsible Implementation10 guides
Responsible Implementation10 guides · View collection ↗Responsible Innovation ExplainedEthics in ImplementationESG and Sustainable ImplementationSocial Impact AssessmentInclusive ImplementationDigital Responsibility and AI GovernanceCircular Economy ImplementationSustainable ScalingSystems StewardshipCreating Long-Term Public Value
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Design Thinking
Browse all resourcesDesign Thinking OverviewHuman-centred DesignWicked ProblemsDesigners MindsetCreative ConfidenceEncouraging CreativityDesignerly ThinkingCritical ThinkingResearchProblem StatementsIdeationPrototyping
About the Framework
About the 5E Design Thinking FrameworkWhy the Framework ExistsThe Framework in PracticeWhy the Terminology ChangedA Complementary ApproachThe Visual LanguageProductive TensionsResponsible Innovation
The Five Stages
5E Design Thinking Framework overviewEngage with Empathy (Stage 1)Evaluate and Define (Stage 2)Thematic AnalysisStakeholdersCompetitive Analysis
Explore and Ideate (Stage 3)
Overview
About ExplorePurpose of the stageInputs from EngageOutputs to Expand
Generate Ideas
Collaborative IdeationBrainstormingBrainwritingSCAMPERCrazy 8sMind MappingParticipatory Design
Explore Opportunities
Opportunity MappingEmerging Technology ExplorationTrend AnalysisFuture ScenariosConcept MappingSystems Mapping
Shape Concepts
StoryboardingConcept PostersValue Proposition DesignImpact vs Effort MatrixDesirability, Feasibility & Viability Analysis
Responsible Innovation
ESG Opportunity AnalysisSDG Alignment MappingEthical Innovation ReviewAssumption Mapping
Expand and Prototype (Stage 4)
Prototype
What is Prototyping?Prototype FidelityVisual PrototypesPhysical PrototypesDigital Prototypes
Experiment
AssumptionsHypothesesMVPsLean ExperimentsValidation Techniques
Experience
Service PrototypesJourney PrototypesRole PlayBodystormingExperience Simulations
Feedback
User TestingInterviewsObservationUsability TestingFeedback Analysis
Improve
IterationRefinementFeedback LoopsPivotingPreparing for Execution
Execute and Test (Stage 5)
Knowledge Hub
Engage (10 guides)
The Complete Guide to EmpathyHuman-Centred Design ExplainedObservation Methods HandbookActive Listening and Deep ConversationsUnderstanding Human BehaviourInclusion, Diversity and BelongingStakeholder Engagement GuideCuriosity and DiscoveryUnderstanding ContextFamous Empathy-Driven Innovations
Evaluate (10 guides)
The Complete Guide to Problem FramingSystems Thinking for InnovatorsUser Research Methods ExplainedStakeholder Analysis ToolkitRoot Cause Analysis HandbookInsight Generation and SensemakingMapping Complex ProblemsResearch for Design ThinkingAI for Analysis and EvaluationFamous Innovation Problems Explained
Explore (10 guides)
100 Ideation Methods ExplainedThe Complete Guide to CreativityBrainstorming ToolkitConcept Development and RefinementFuture Thinking for InnovatorsDivergent and Convergent ThinkingAI for Ideation and CreativityVisual Thinking and InnovationOpportunity DiscoveryExamples of Great Ideas That Changed the World
Expand (10 guides)
100 Prototype Methods ExplainedLow vs Medium vs High Fidelity PrototypesPrototype Testing ToolkitThe Complete Guide to Minimum Viable Products (MVPs)Experiment Design for InnovatorsPrototyping in EducationPrototyping Digital ProductsPrototyping Services and ExperiencesThe Psychology of User FeedbackExamples of Great Prototypes from Famous Innovations
Execute (10 guides)
The Complete Guide to ImplementationChange Management ExplainedFrom Prototype to DeploymentOrganisational ReadinessProject Management FundamentalsRisk Management for InnovatorsMeasuring Success and OutcomesInnovation Metrics and KPIsGovernance for InnovationScaling Innovation
Responsible Implementation (10 guides)
Responsible Innovation ExplainedEthics in ImplementationESG and Sustainable ImplementationSocial Impact AssessmentInclusive ImplementationDigital Responsibility and AI GovernanceCircular Economy ImplementationSustainable ScalingSystems StewardshipCreating Long-Term Public Value
Focussed Open Thinking
Workshops
Future of Education
Education — 90 minutesEducation — 180 minutes
Resources
Browse all resourcesFocusDialInnovation Knowledge ArchivePrototype GalleryRoadmap to Innovation
OpenStudios
Why OpenStudios?For EducatorsLearning PhilosophyCollaboration and Visible ThinkingEnter OpenStudios ↗

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Prototype Gallery

Prototypes make ideas visible, tangible and open to discussion. This collection explores products, services, systems and experiences at different levels of fidelity.

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Visual collection · 48 examples

Ideas made tangible.

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Educator, designer and researcher working across design thinking, innovation, entrepreneurship and learning technology.

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