About GDTA

The Global Design Thinking Alliance is a network of institutions that teach, research and further develop the methods and mindsets of Design Thinking. This world-wide network of institutions promotes excellence in Design Thinking education and research.

The aim is for the GDTA to become the global platform for the exchange, debate and exploration on best practices in Design Thinking education, training and research. The GDTA enables encounters and creates learning opportunities for both experienced and aspiring design thinkers from a wide range of disciplines. In this way, the network will facilitate the lively debate needed to inform and drive the development of design thinking education.

By extending, strengthening and deepening the collaborative ties between educators and practitioners of Design Thinking, the alliance will create a suitable institutional framework to accelerate this global exploration.

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Mission & Values

We are a network of institutions and individuals.

  • Teach, research, and further develop the methods and mindset of Design Thinking to foster innovation and creativity.
  • .Believe in the transformative power of Design Thinking to address complex challenges and create meaningful solutions.
  • Actively work to spread awareness and understanding of Design Thinking across diverse communities and industries.

Shape the future of education by integrating innovative and human-centered approaches into learning systems.

  • Help tackle the complex challenges that society is facing, such as climate change, inequality, and technological disruption.
  • Understand and support global transformation processes to create a more sustainable and equitable world.
  • Shape the future of education by integrating innovative and human-centered approaches into learning systems.

We pursue these goals by ...

  • .Building, sustaining, and extending a multilateral network of individuals and organizations committed to Design Thinking.
  • Building bridges between teaching, research, and practice to ensure a holistic approach to problem-solving.
  • Fostering multidisciplinary and intercultural exchange to encourage diverse perspectives and collaboration.

To this end, the GDTA

  • Connects institutions and organizations to create a global community of Design Thinking practitioners and advocates.
  • Provides a global forum for exchange and dialogue, enabling the sharing of ideas, experiences, and best practices.
  • Enhances the quality of Design Thinking practices while preserving the diversity of approaches and perspectives. learning experiences.
  • Transforms learning opportunities into sustainable and impactful learning experiences for individuals and organizations.
  • Drives the further development and evolution of Design Thinking to address emerging challenges and opportunities.