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Customer Journey Map

Read more about the DesignThinkers Customer Journey Map, a structured visualisation of the experience of a user.
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Idea Brainwriting Tool

Read more about the DesignThinkers Idea Brainwriting, a tool to start co-creating new ideas in a team.
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Service Scenario Map

Read more about the DesignThinkers Service Scenario and Business Model Map, a visualisation of future scenarios of service.
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DesignThinkers Mindsetter: Fly Handsfree

Read more about the DesignThinkers Fly Handsfree. Break the ice and enter a creative mindset.
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DesignThinkers Mindsetter: Step Clap Tap

Read more about the DesignThinkers Step Clap Tap. Activate both sides of the brain and create a lot of laughter.
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DesignThinkers Mindsetter: Word is a gift

Read more about the DesignThinkers Word is a Gift. Trigger an open mindset in people and listen to another.
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"We strongly believe that design can be used more effectively at a strategic level in organizations."

Elmo Diederiks, Innovation Lead & Senior Partner

Browse our articles and publications

Design Thinking and Business Strategy

Article by David C. Wyld, Medium

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The Creative Edge: Transforming Ideas into Impact

Article by HBR, Harvard Business Review

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How Design Thinking And Diversity Can Enable Successful Digital Ecosystems

Article by Zia Yusuf, Forbes

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How a Playful Mindset Can Boost Creativity on Your Team

Article by Duncan Wardle, Harvard Business Review

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Don’t Set Your Goals in Stone - Mold Them Like Clay

Article by Lauren Kuykendall and Valerie Tiberius, Harvard Business Review

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Design Thinking and AI: Enhancing User-Centered Design with ChatGPT

Article by Vincent Hunt, Medium

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5 Meaningful Ways To Boost Employee Happiness In The Workplace

Article by Caroline Castrillon, Forbes

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3 Ways to Clearly Communicate Your Company’s Strategy

Article by Constantinos C. Markides and Andrew MacLennan, Harvard Business Review

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How I fell in love with Design Thinking

Article by DesignThinkers Academy on LinkedIn, DesignThinkers Academy

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Rethinking Design Thinking In Hybrid Workplaces

Article by Tomoko Yokoi, Forbes

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Empathy profoundly changes the experience of the designer

Article by Jeanne Liedtka, Harvard Business Review

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Designing with Customer Journey Mapping

Article by DesignThinkers Academy and CDRI, Issuu

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Paving the way for an agile customer-centric approach of working

Article by Nina Maldonado and Tim Schuurman, Issuu

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Bringing back Customer Centricity at Randstad Group

Article by Tim Schuurman and Jochem van Laren, Issuu

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Towards a Sustainable Customer Centric Organization

Article by Tim Schuurman and Vladimir Tsaklev, Issuu

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Browse our networking events

Web Summit Lisbon

Lisbon, Portugal
Nov
11

Come to sunny Lisbon to participate in lively discussions on web design and development. This conference is targeting the community of product managers, developers and product designers. This event gathers  policymakers, heads of state and the founders and CEOs of technology companies and fast-growing startups.

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Leading Design New York

New York
Mar
27

Leading Design is a two day gathering of design leaders from around the globe. This world-class conference is designed specifically for people leading design teams, or overseeing design direction. Common topics that will be investigated during this conference is career, leadership and future of design.

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UX360

Berlin
May
14

This conference will showcase the latest UX and design research – from planning and conducting, to analysis and the implementation of UX insights. This exciting conference includes presentations from global thought leaders and international brands, interactive panel discussions and 1-2-1 meetings.

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Leadership Conference

London
May
05

The Leadership Conference 2025 will be live at the Royal Albert Hall on 5–6 May. This two-day event offers an experience of encounter, unity, and hope. LC25 will feature talks, worship, seminars, prayer events, labs, social spaces, and more.

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DDX ’25 – UX & Innovation conference

Munich
May
10

New horizons by design: At DDX 2025 we look into various ways how design is driving innovation in different industries – so you can learn how to become agents of change, progress, and innovation. You will learn methods and case studies that will support and inspire you to apply design for positive change.

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UX London

London
Jun
10

UX London is a comprehensive three-day conference that covers all aspects of user experience, guiding attendees through every stage from initial discovery and innovative design to seamless delivery. It’s a must-attend event for professionals looking to deepen their understanding and skills across the full UX spectrum.

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TNW Conference

Amsterdam
Jun
19

TNW Conference is a 2-day technology event in the greater Amsterdam area, where industry leaders and tech enthusiasts alike come together, to explore how tech will help us reclaim the future. Whether you want to showcase your product, expand your business, increase brand visibility, or simply socialize with like-minded individuals, TNW Conference is the ultimate destination.

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Future Product Days

Copenhagen
Sep
24

The International Conference on Digital Products and E-Commerce is coming to Copenhagen on the 24-25 September. This two-day event brings together Product & UX Designers, Researchers, Leaders, Investors, and Startups to explore innovation, insights, and growth.

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