Don Buckley - Design Thinking

Don Buckley, a freelance professor, introduces design thinking, a popular methodology in education for solving complex problems. He explains its origins at Stanford's d.school and its focus on creative problem-solving. Buckley highlights the importance of mindset, including empathy and growth mindset, in design thinking. He shares an example from Tools at Schools, where eighth graders designed innovative furniture, winning awards and showcasing their work at a museum. The project emphasized learning current skills and solving complex problems through design thinking.

What is the common theme among Don Buckley's ventures?

• Marketing

• Design Thinking

• Finance

• Technology

Where did the concept of design thinking originate?

• Harvard University

• MIT

• Yale University

• Stanford's d.school

What is a key aspect of design thinking that helps in solving complex problems?

• Fixed mindset

• Linear thinking

• Empathy

• Strict guidelines

Who were the primary participants in the Tools at Schools project?

• Professional designers

• College students

• Teachers

• Eighth graders

What was the most innovative design outcome from the Tools at Schools project?

• The chair

• The classroom layout

• The desk

• The locker

What unique feature did the students include in their chair design?

• Reclining back

• Adjustable height

• Fidget factor

• Built-in storage

How were the desks customized in the Tools at Schools project?

• By color

• By size

• By content area

• By material