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Welcome to our Design Thinking Tools Hub. This is a professional guidance database specifically providing tools and techniques for design thinking. We now offer over 100 sets of design thinking execution techniques and tools (divided into 21 subcategories) that cover the six stages of design thinking to both project members and the public.
Whether searching for a resolution strategy for a particular problem or seeking execution tools for an innovative project, the ‘Execution Techniques and Tools Center can provide comprehensive support for you. Each tool has detailed instructions and worksheets, helping you understand and apply them quickly.
We provide the standard versions of the tools. Still, we understand that for different problems or innovative projects, innovation teams may need to make bespoke adjustments to the standard tools to maximize their effectiveness. Therefore, we encourage you to make appropriate adjustments based on the actual situation while following the basic framework.
Our goal is to provide a comprehensive, practical, and user-friendly design thinking toolkit to inspire your innovative thinking and help you effectively solve problems. You are always welcome to explore our ‘Execution Techniques and Tools’ Center. We look forward to you finding the needed resources and achieving your goals.
108 Sets of Design Thinking Techniques and Tools
| Phase | Tool Categories | Quantity |
| Phase 1 | Determining Major Changes and Challenges | |
| Organizational-Level Tools | 5 | |
| Team-Level Tools | 3 | |
| Phase 2 | Discovering All-Rounded Information | |
| Stakeholder Management Tools | 4 | |
| Interview Tools | 8 | |
| Immersion Tools | 3 | |
| Observations Tools | 8 | |
| Research Tools | 2 | |
| Phase 3 | Defining Root Causes and Opportunities | |
| Sense-making Tools | 4 | |
| Defining User-Need Tools | 7 | |
| Defining Root-Case Tools | 6 | |
| Defining Opportunity Tools | 4 | |
| Phase 4 | Developing Creative Ideas | |
| Individual Brainstorming Tools | 9 | |
| Team Brainstorming Tools | 9 | |
| Idea Prioritization Tools | 6 | |
| Phase 5 | Delivering Innovative Solutions | |
| Prototyping Tools | 10 | |
| Pitching Techniques | 4 | |
| Testing Techniques | 5 | |
| Feedback Analytics Tools | 3 | |
| Phase 6 | Driving Changes and Results | |
| Performance-Driven Tools | 4 | |
| People-Driven Tools | 2 | |
| Process-Driven Tools | 3 |
However, it’s important to note that while Design Thinking tools and techniques can be powerful, they are not one-size-fits-all. Different industries and projects have unique challenges and requirements, and teams may need to adapt the tools and methods to fit their specific needs. Customizing the tools and process to ensure that it’s practical and relevant to the problem being solved is essential.
Phase 1: Determining Major Changes and Challenges
Organizational-Level Tools
| Code | Name | Guidelines |
| 101 | Context Map (情境地圖) | Open to the Public Access |
| 102 | Vision Statement (願景陳述) | Open to the Public Access |
| 103 | Extremes and Mainstreams (極端與主流地圖) | Open to the Public Access |
| 104 | Value Proposition Mapping (價值主張地圖) | Open to the Public Access |
| 105 | Challenge Statement (挑戰陳述) | Open to the Public Access |
Phase 1: Determining Major Changes and Challenges
Team-Level Tools
| Code | Name | Guidelines |
| 106 | Knowns and Unknowns (已知與未知) | Open to Public Access |
| 107 | Hopes and Fears (希望與畏懼) | Open to Public Access |
| 108 | Team Value Mapping (團隊價值地圖) | Open to Public Access |
Phase 2: Discovering All-Rounded Information [Read more]
Stakeholder Management Tools
| Code | Name | Guidelines |
| 201 | Stakeholder Mapping (持份者地圖) | Open to Public Access |
| 202 | Stakeholder Value Mapping (持份者價值地圖) | Open to Public Access |
| 203 | Stakeholder Salience Mapping (持份者重要性地圖) | Open to Public Access |
| 204 | Stakeholders’ Power-Interest Matrix (持份者權力-利益矩陣) | Open to Public Access |
Phase 2: Discovering All-Rounded Information
Interview Tools
| Code | Name | Guidelines |
| 205 | Empathy Interviews | Project Members Only |
| 206 | Ethnographic Interviews | Project Members Only |
| 207 | Mobile ethnography | Project Members Only |
| 208 | Contextual Interviews | Project Members Only |
| 209 | Card Sorting | Project Members Only |
| 210 | Collages | Project Members Only |
| 211 | Expert Interviews | Project Members Only |
| 212 | Focus and UnFocus Group | Project Members Only |
Phase 2: Discovering All-Rounded Information
Immersion Tools
| Code | Name | Guidelines |
| 213 | Cognitive Immersion | Project Members Only |
| 214 | Emotional Immersion | Project Members Only |
| 215 | Spatial Immersion | Project Members Only |
Phase 2: Discovering All-Rounded Information [Read more]
Observation Tools
| Code | Name | Guidelines |
| 216 | AEIOU | Project Members Only |
| 217 | POEMS | Project Members Only |
| 218 | Heuristic evaluation | Project Members Only |
| 219 | A Day in the Life | Project Members Only |
| 220 | Shadowing | Project Members Only |
| 221 | Cultural Probe | Project Members Only |
| 222 | Photo Essays | Project Members Only |
| 223 | Fly-On-The-Wall | Project Members Only |
Phase 2: Discovering All-Rounded Information
Research Tools
| Code | Name | Guidelines |
| 224 | Analogous Research | Project Members Only |
| 225 | Desk Research | Project Members Only |
Phase 3: Defining Root Causes and Opportunities [Read more]
Sense-Making Tools
| Code | Name | Guidelines |
| 301 | Clustering | Project Members Only |
| 302 | Affinity Diagram | Project Members Only |
| 303 | KJ Method | Project Members Only |
| 304 | Insight Statement | Project Members Only |
Phase 3: Defining Root Causes and Opportunities
Defining User-Need Tools
| Code | Name | Guidelines |
| 305 | Empathy Map (同理心地圖) | Open to Public Access |
| 306 | Persona Design | Project Members Only |
| 307 | Jobs-to-be-Done | Project Members Only |
| 308 | Mental modeling | Project Members Only |
| 309 | Journey Mapping | Project Members Only |
| 310 | System Mapping | Project Members Only |
| 311 | Value Stream Mapping | Project Members Only |
Phase 3: Defining Root Causes and Opportunities
Defining Root-Case Tools
| Code | Name | Guidelines |
| 312 | Why-How Laddering | Project Members Only |
| 313 | Abstraction laddering | Project Members Only |
| 314 | Concept Mapping | Project Members Only |
| 315 | 2X2 Matrix | Project Members Only |
| 316 | Problem Tree Analysis | Project Members Only |
| 317 | 5 Whys | Project Members Only |
Phase 3: Defining Root Causes and Opportunities
Defining Opportunity Tools
| Code | Name | Guidelines |
| 318 | Point of View Statement | Project Members Only |
| 319 | How Might We Statement | Project Members Only |
| 320 | User Problem Statement | Project Members Only |
| 321 | Design Hypothesis and Principles | Project Members Only |
Phase 4: Developing Creative Ideas [Read more]
Individual Brainstorming Tools
| Code | Name | Guidelines |
| 401 | Popcorn | Project Members Only |
| 402 | Mind-Mapping | Project Members Only |
| 403 | Crazy 8 | Project Members Only |
| 404 | Super-Power | Project Members Only |
| 405 | The Power of 10 | Project Members Only |
| 406 | Reverse | Project Members Only |
| 407 | Impose Constraints | Project Members Only |
| 408 | Image-Ination | Project Members Only |
| 409 | Body-Storming | Project Members Only |
Phase 4: Developing Creative Ideas
Team Brainstorming Tools
| Code | Name | Guidelines |
| 410 | Brainwriting | Project Members Only |
| 411 | Round Robin | Project Members Only |
| 412 | Force Connections | Project Members Only |
| 413 | Figure Storming | Project Members Only |
| 414 | Role Storming | Project Members Only |
| 415 | 1-2-4-All | Project Members Only |
| 416 | Stepladder | Project Members Only |
| 417 | Creative Matrix | Project Members Only |
| 418 | Time Machine | Project Members Only |
Phase 4: Developing Creative Ideas
Idea Prioritization Tools
| Code | Name | Guidelines |
| 419 | Impact–effort matrix | Project Members Only |
| 420 | D-F-V Scorecard | Project Members Only |
| 421 | RICE Method | Project Members Only |
| 422 | M-S-C-W Analysis | Project Members Only |
| 423 | Kano Model | Project Members Only |
| 424 | COCD Box | Project Members Only |
Phase 5: Delivering Innovative Solutions [Read more]
Prototyping Tools
| Code | Name | Guidelines |
| 501 | Paper Prototyping | Project Members Only |
| 502 | Concept Poster / Cover Story | Project Members Only |
| 503 | Storyboard | Project Members Only |
| 504 | Desktop-Walkthrough | Project Members Only |
| 505 | Service Staging | Project Members Only |
| 506 | Scenario Map | Project Members Only |
| 507 | Service Blueprint | Project Members Only |
| 508 | Wireframes | Project Members Only |
| 509 | Wizard of Oz | Project Members Only |
| 510 | Minimum Viable Product | Project Members Only |
Phase 5: Delivering Innovative Solutions
Pitching Techniques
| Code | Name | Guidelines |
| 511 | Concept / Idea Pitch | Project Members Only |
| 512 | Napkin Pitch | Project Members Only |
| 513 | Elevator Pitch | Project Members Only |
| 514 | Tweet Pitch | Project Members Only |
Phase 5: Delivering Innovative Solutions
Testing Techniques
| Code | Name | Guidelines |
| 515 | Usability Testing | Project Members Only |
| 516 | A/B Testing | Project Members Only |
| 517 | First-click Testing | Project Members Only |
| 518 | Split Testing | Project Members Only |
| 519 | Assumption Testing | Project Members Only |
Phase 5: Delivering Innovative Solutions
Feedback Analytics Tools
| Code | Name | Guidelines |
| 520 | Feedback Capture Grid | Open to Public Access |
| 521 | I Like, I Wish, & What If | Project Members Only |
| 522 | Visualize the Vote | Project Members Only |
Phase 6: Driving Changes and Results [Read more]
Performance-Driven Tools
| Code | Name | Guidelines |
| 601 | LEAN Canvas | Project Members Only |
| 602 | Service Model Canvas | Project Members Only |
| 603 | Business Model Canvas | Project Members Only |
| 604 | Social Business Model Canvas | Project Members Only |
Phase 6: Driving Changes and Results
People-Driven Tools
| Code | Name | Guidelines |
| 605 | Team Purpose Canvas | Project Members Only |
| 606 | Culture Canvas | Project Members Only |
Phase 6: Driving Changes and Results
Process-Driven Tools
| Code | Name | Guidelines |
| 607 | Operating Process Model Canvas | Project Members Only |
| 608 | HR Process Model Canvas | Project Members Only |
| 609 | R&D Process Model Canvas | Project Members Only |
