Design Innovation and Integration

Design Innovation and Integration is more than just a toolkit; it is a guidebook for the industry leaders of tomorrow.

By providing a holistic understanding of the approaches, practices, and tools required, it goes beyond creative ideas to integrating design strategically within an organisation.

Novel solutions are required to meet complex problems; however, understanding how to make these solutions a reality is rarely addressed nor readily understood. This book expands upon existing design toolkits by providing a deeper understanding of the principles and practices of methods and aligning tools. The aim is not only to equip the reader with a list of design tools but also to enable them to apply and adapt them to best suit their needs and context.

A number of diverse company case studies are used throughout the book to explain the use of individual tools and describe the more complex process of design integration, highlighting common pitfalls and opportunities.

Based on over 10 years of independent research, authors Karla Straker, Cara Wrigley, and Erez Nusem share their experiences and outcomes from their own research. Structured into two key parts, Design Innovation and Design Integration, the reader can quickly and easily access a tool, gain a deeper understanding of the theory of Design Innovation, or develop a design intervention within their own organisation.

This book is for the person seeking to learn how to grow their influence and create an enabling environment for design innovation within their organisation.