Design thinking tools for scientists

In this presentation, I will explore how Design Thinking -- a human-centered, iterative approach to innovation -- can be applied in the scientific field to foster creativity, enhance collaboration, and improve problem-solving. I will introduce the core principles of Design Thinking: empathy, problem definition, ideation, prototyping, and testing. Additionally, I will demonstrate a variety of tools that scientists and educators can use to implement these principles in their work. Through practical examples, I will showcase how I integrate Design Thinking into teaching, scientific inquiry, and team-building activities, promoting creative solutions to complex challenges.