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My view on design thinking …

My view on design thinking …

It’s difficult to explain what design thinking is to someone, unless you really immerse yourself in doing it. Here’s a short clip I found on what design thinking is. It’s a trailer to a ‘Design Thinking’ documentary. Design thinking is … “applying the methodologies and approaches of design to a broad set of issues and […]

Teambuilding in Sauder d.studio

Teambuilding in Sauder d.studio

Time really does fly. It has been a month since I have been working at the Sauder Studio. And I just thought I would write something about the learning experience here. So this Wednesday, we had a team-building day.  And better still, our new MBA graduate Business and Development colleague, Chris, and I got to […]

Design Thinking in a Rural Community

Design Thinking in a Rural Community

Looking back at my high school days, I really enjoyed the times I spent doing community and service projects in rural areas. The phrase ‘community and service’ might sound like a boring term for many, but it reminds me of an eye-opening trip I had when I was 17.  At that age, my classmates and […]

How design strategy is utilized in the corporate world?

How design strategy is utilized in the corporate world?

“Some companies already understand this and are working design thinking into their organizations. It’s not such a hard thing to do. The toughest part is taking that first step — breaking away from your habitual way of working and getting out into the world.”  “Breaking away from your habitual way of working and getting out […]

Little entrepreneurs overtook the Sauder d.studio

Little entrepreneurs overtook the Sauder d.studio

On May 26th 2012, Sauder d.studio had been “invaded” by little entrepreneurs. And what a session it was! Some kids walked confidently right in, some of the kids peaked through the door not sure what to expect and needed a little “push” from parents but in the end we had a full house for each […]