Different Perspectives in Design Thinking

Globalization and digitalization are keywords of the contemporary society, and it effects our daily lives both professional and private life. Society has become more diverse and we have easy access to information and to connect to virtual platforms thatgives us opportunity to be in touch with colleges, friends and family all over the world on daily basis. At the same time, we are facing a growing complexity in society where internet of things and big data are integrated in such as products, production system, health care, daily activity and play an important part in various kind of decision making. This influences the requirement of future design and the role of designers, responsible designers with a holistic perspective is needed. The book will highlight several aspects of design thinking where such as the Information Design, Critical Design, the meaning of Culture, Gender and disabilities are discussed as important aspects of Design Thinking. The functions of Information Design are changing, from way showing, instruction manuals and graphic design, it will be a part of healthcare technology, smart products and Industry 4.0. In order to grasp and understand the products and service technology and contribute to user support a design thinking perspective that includes users from the whole chain from the producer to the end user of the product or service is needed. This will also require designers that take gender and culture issues into consideration in the design of products and services. Design Thinking methods and Critical aspects of design will contribute to an inclusive society. A Design Thinking approach that will contribute to a holistic understanding of the future role of design--