Beginners Guide to Design Thinking
Episodes
3 years of design thinking - pause, reflect, celebrate!
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here are the links to the bodies of work mentioned by the listeners who asked us questions this episode: Candor Dennis - The Event Playbook Coffee Cha...
Navigating Communication Styles for Better Outcomes from Design Thinking
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lucy and Tracy explore the critical role of communication in design thinking and collaboration. They discuss various communication st...
The Design of Everyday Things & Designing Your Life - Tracy's Book Reviews
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tracy Sharp discusses two influential books in the realm of design thinking: 'The Design of Everyday Things' by Don Norman an...
Tiny Experiments & The Fax Club Experiment - Lucy's Book Review mini-sode
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini-episode, Lucy Patterson explores the themes of design thinking, creativity, and the importance of embracing the messy middle in life and ...
The Essence of Innovation. (And Why Bigger Isn't Always Better in Design Thinking)
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Lucy and Tracy explore the multifaceted nature of innovation, emphasising the importance of iterative processes, understanding custome...
Embracing Vulnerability in the Creative Space
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Lucy Patterson and Tracy Sharp explore the theme of vulnerability and its critical role in design thinking and creative spaces. They s...
Beginner's Guide to Unlocking the Power of Curiosity in Design Thinking
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lucy and Tracy explore the transformative power of curiosity within the context of design thinking. They discuss the science behind c...
A Beginner's Guide to AI versus Design Thinking
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lucy and Tracy explore the relevance of design thinking in the age of artificial intelligence. They discuss the historical context of...
A Beginner's Guide to Empathy
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lucy and Tracy delve into the critical role that empathy plays in design thinking; emphasising its importance in creating products an...
A Beginner's Guide to Embracing Struggles, Adopting Solutions & Learning Lessons: Season Two Finale.
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tracy and Lucy wrap up Season 2 by reflecting on the importance of embracing failure as a teacher and the lessons learned from their ...
A Beginner's Guide to The Power of Implementation in Design Thinking
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Lucy Patterson and Tracy Sharp explore the critical theme of implementation in the design thinking process. They discuss the importanc...
A Beginner's Guide to Navigating the Ideation Process in Design Thinking
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lucy Patterson and Tracy Sharp explore the principles of design thinking, focusing on the ideation process, innovation, and the impor...
A Beginner's Guide to Creating Safe Spaces for Innovative Ideas
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tracy Sharp and Lucy Patterson discuss the challenges of ideation, particularly focusing on overcoming self-criticism and perfectioni...
A Beginner's Guide to Navigating The Pitfalls of Design Thinking
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lucy and Tracy explore the principles of design thinking, focusing on the common pitfalls that individuals and teams encounter during...
A Beginner's Guide to Stakeholders, Co-Creation and 'The Messy Middle'
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lucy and Tracy explore the complexities of design thinking, focusing on the importance of stakeholders, co-creation, and the challeng...
A Beginner's Guide to Empathy & Figuring Out Your Point of View
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lucy and Tracy explore how empathy helps us understand others and ourselves, fosters deeper connections, and leads to better decision...
A Beginner's Guide to Doing Things
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your hosts, Lucy and Tracy, kick off season 2 with an episode entitled 'A Beginner's Guide to Doing Things'. *This episode is kindly sponsored by Vau...
Season 2 Trailer 2.0
26 Aug 2024
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Season 2 Trailer 1.0
18 Aug 2024
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Z is for Zeitgeist
26 Dec 2023
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In this episode Send us a text Support the show You can support us in the following ways: Take a listen, leave a positive review, connect with us on...
Y is for Your Business and Life
12 Dec 2023
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In this episode we Send us a text Support the show You can support us in the following ways: Take a listen, leave a positive review, connect with us...
X Marks the Spot
28 Nov 2023
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In this episode we discover whether 'X' really does mark the spot, as we explain more about the 'Define' stage of the design thinking process. Send u...
W is for Workshops
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we uncover a few of the reasons why workshops can be innovation and creative goldmines when you're looking to solve a problem, make a...
V is for Visualisation
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we're joined by Lara Doherty, Founder of The Motivation Clinic, and Author of The Mighty Book of Motivation. Adept at using the powe...
U is for Usability
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we welcome the inimitible Christine Hemphill from Open Inclusion. With a background in design, Christine now specialises in inclusive...
T is for Tracy
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we dive deeper into the psyche of co-host Tracy Sharp. To get us started, Lucy makes Tracy share her career profile with us, as if sh...
S is for Storytelling
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the impact of story-telling; more importantly the impact of good story-telling. As a design engineer, Tracy shares a story...
R is for Reflect
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss how to use the power of reflection in order to boost your mindset and discover the benefits that taking time to reflect can...
Q is for Questions
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look at the potential of questions within the innovation and design thinking process. We uncover some of the cross-overs between d...
P is for Prototyping
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we touch on one of Tracy's favourite stages in the design thinking process; prototyping. Having spent years working as a Design Direc...
O is for Observe
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we cover one of the main stages in the design thinking process: observe. Sure, we all observe ourselves and others on a daily basis,...
M is for Michael Lewrick
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chat with Michael Lewrick, PhD, MBA. Michael has worked intensively these past few years to establish himself as a Thought Leader ...
L is for Lucy Patterson
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we find out more about the journey that lead one of the co-hosts, Lucy Patterson, to a career in design thinking. From the influence ...
K is for Key Steps
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explain a bit more about the key steps of the design thinking process; exploring the 'double diamond' concept, which is currently c...
J is for Journey Maps
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explain a bit more about one of the most commonly used tools in Design Thinking, journey - and empathy - maps. Within business, ma...
I is for Ideation
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore ideation - a key element of design thinking - and how it fits into the innovation space. If you think that ideation is jus...
H is for How Might We?
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore one of Lucy's favourite Design Thinking tools; 'How Might We?' There's more to Design Thinking than just fun and effective...
G is for Growth
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look at how Design Thinking can be used as a powerful tool for growth, both in your business and your life. We're here to help yo...
F is for Five W's & H Questions
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we evaluate the first Design Thinking tool of this podcast season, as we discuss the benefits and potential pitfalls of using 'Five W'...
E is for Ed (The inimitable Ed Watson)
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we meet Ed Watson, a Design Thinking afficionado and Workshop Facilitator extraordinaire. Listen as Ed shares his design thinking jour...
D is for Design Thinking
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we share more about the history and evolution of design thinking; from the 1960s 'designerly ways of thinking' to adoption of the more...
C is for Compass
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explain how to use design thinking as your 'compass' in order to find balance and purpose in your life and business. We help you to...
B is for Babson
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chat 'blue whale businesses' with Phil Teasdale - published Author and CEO of Enterprise Made Simple - as he shares his experience ...
A is for 'An Introduction'
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aimed at design thinking newbies, and those who are curious about how they can use design thinking to boost their business and improve their lives. J...
3 years of A Beginner's Guide to Design Thinking - reflections & celebrations.
01 Jan 1970
Contributed by Lukas
Links to the listeners whose work we mentioned in the episode:Candor Dennis The Event Playbook Coffee Chats SeriesLiz Atkin Refreshing Com...
Three Years of Design Thinking: A Celebration
01 Jan 1970
Contributed by Lukas
Links to the listeners work mentioned in this episode:Dennis Candor The Event Playbook Coffee ChatsLiz Atkin Refreshing CommsVaughan Broderick Innovat...