The depression had hit its peak, our economy was in total collapse, unemployment rose to 30%, inflation was high, and GDP was down by 50% (Dinkins, 2001). But, inspired by optimism and hope, FDR brought a new plan into light. Contraire to Hooverâs classic economic beliefs, Roosevelt focused on âpump primingâ economics, based in the Keynesian economic philosophy.
Design thinking ultimately comes down to starting with a set of objectives and passionately exploring how to develop a solution based on those goals. While this approach is becoming popular in the business world (particularly the startup world), itâs incredibly difficult to implement. Unless you invest in educating your staff, getting managers on board and rallying your team around the benefits of design thinking, people will revert to previous strategies. As children, we were in many ways much better equipped for design thinking.
The Design Process is an approach for breaking down a large project into manageable chunks. Architects, engineers, scientists, and other thinkers use the design process to solve a variety of problems. Use this process to define the steps needed to tackle each project, and remember to hold on to all of your ideas and sketches throughout the process.