Stanford d.school
The website of the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford University, the place from which design thinking set out into the world.
A library of ideas for your own classes
The d.school website is one of the first places worth visiting when you plan design thinking classes. The d.school is a model of a space and a working culture that help design happen.
What you will find on the site
FlexibilityFurniture and partitions on wheels
Height-adjustable tables, light partitions and seats let you change the room layout as you work.
Visible workWalls that serve as boards
Boards and sticky notes are visible to everyone, so the team sees what it is working on.
RestA place for a break
Conversations over coffee and tea often give rise to the best ideas.
How to use it
- 1Browse the resourcesChoose one method that fits the subject of your class.
- 2Try it with your groupPlan a short exercise and see how students respond.
- 3Note your conclusionsWrite down what worked, and come back to the site for more ideas.
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