Learn the Principles of Design Thinking Learning Objectives After completing this unit, youll be able to: Define design thinking. Explain the core principles of design thinking. Explain how design thinking can be a helpful approach to complex problem solving. Note This module was produced in collaboration with Somersault Innovation. What Is Design Thinking? Design thinking is a creative problem-solving process used to find novel solutions. In the past, it was used by city planners and architects to create urban spaces and buildings for people. In the 1980s it moved into the world of business and was used primarily for products designed by companies like Apple. Today, design thinking is used by the worlds leading companies to create not