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DESIGN THINKER PODCAST

Dr. Dani Chesson and Designer Peter Allan

Welcome to The Design Thinker Podcast, where we explore the theory and practice of design thinking. Join co-hosts Dr Dani Chesson and Designer Peter Allan as they delve into the principles, strategies, and real-world application of design thinking. 

Each episode takes a deep dive into a topic within design thinking, discussing the foundational theory and bringing theory to life by showcasing the application of theory into practice to solve real-world challenges.  


🔍 Theoretical Insights: Build your understanding of design thinking's theoretical underpinnings, exploring its origins, key principles, and evolution over time.

🛠️ Practical Applications: Witness the theory in action as we share practical examples and case studies that demonstrate the impact of design thinking on real-world problems.

🎙️ Industry Expertise: Engage with thought leaders, industry experts, and practitioners who share their experiences, insights, and innovative applications of design thinking.

Whether you're a seasoned designer, a business professional, or simply curious about design thinking,  The Design Thinker Podcast is your passport to exploring the theory and practice of design thinking. 


Episodes
EP#27: Context: The meaning at the center of everything March 17, 2024
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EP#26: The Past, Present, and Future of Design Thinking March 01, 2024
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EP#25: Design Thinking: What is it? How can it help? February 23, 2024
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Ep#24: Accepting the Inescapable Reality of Failure with Podcast Guest Chris Taylor February 15, 2024
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EP#23: Oral, Visual, Written, Does How You Tell a Story Matter? January 24, 2024
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Ep#22: The Tale of Grandma Sue and Other Stories We Share with Each Other January 17, 2024
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Ep#21: Shhh, Gertrude I'm Speaking - Reframing the Stories We Tell OursevlesJanuary 09, 2024
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Ep#20: The Desirability Lens - Will anyone actually buy it? December 12, 2023
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Ep#19: The Viability Lens - Is it more than just cabbage soup? December 05, 2023
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Ep#18: The Feasibility Lens: Is it something we can conceivably do?November 27, 2023
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Ep#17: Empathetic Exploration: A game-changer for creating what people really wantJuly 19, 2023
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Ep#16: How will AI transform human-centered design? July 12, 2023
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Ep#15: Why do organizations fail to scale design thinking? July 05, 2023
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Ep#14: Perspectives of Design with Podcast Guest Jason Osburn June 29, 2023
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Ep#13: Situation Optimizing, Seeing Beyond the Rose-Colored Glasses June 13, 2023
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Ep12: Curious Experimentation, learning in action February 17, 2023
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Ep11: Visual Communication, when words fail usFebruary 04, 2023
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Ep10: Iteration, the Power of Keeping GoingJanuary 15, 2023
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Ep9: The Power of Getting StartedSeptember 20, 2022
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Ep8: Creativity, Innovation, and Risk ManagementSeptember 01, 2022
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Ep7: Artists and Designers, What's the Difference?September 01, 2022
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Ep6: Innovation and Creativity, Can One Exist Without the Other?June 18, 2022
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Ep5: Conditions for Collaboration June 10, 2022
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Ep4: A Deep Dive into EmpathyJune 03, 2022
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Ep3: The Ethics of Human Centered DesignMay 27, 2022
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