This free video series offers a step-by-step introduction to Design Thinking for students, educators, and entrepreneurs in Pakistan and across South Asia. Delivered in Urdu with English subtitles, the series covers the foundational concepts and core stages (Empathy, Define, Ideation, Prototype, Testing), practical tools like the Business Model Canvas and real-world case studies from the local startup ecosystem. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to enhance your innovation toolkit, these short, accessible lessons are designed to help you learn and apply Design Thinking in your context.
(I) Introduction to Design Thinking
Basic concepts and background:
What is Design Thinking? https://lnkd.in/dFP9jxhn
Design Thinking – The Term in Urdu https://lnkd.in/dw7Cjqf4
Design thinking: New Conceptualisation https://lnkd.in/dQygRhXV
(II) Framework and Stages Overview
Understand the full process before diving into individual stages:
Design Thinking: Stages https://lnkd.in/dsM7agBP
(III) Step-by-Step: The 5 Key Stages
1. Design Thinking: Empathy Stage https://lnkd.in/dtB-FsGk
2. Design Thinking – Define Stage https://lnkd.in/dEgYSe6v
3. Design Thinking: Ideation Stage
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4. Design Thinking – Prototype https://lnkd.in/dWJMhEw6
5. Design Thinking – Evaluation and Testing https://lnkd.in/d4TkdQhN
(IV) Tools and Techniques
Use practical tools like business model canvas (BMC) and interview strategies:
Design Thinking – Business Model Canvas https://lnkd.in/dr22RRVg
Design Thinking – Interviews and SAM Framework https://lnkd.in/dfc_HQnT
(V) Real-World Application and Challenges
Understand implementation, success stories, and common barriers:
Design Thinking: Examples of Successful Startups from Pakistan https://lnkd.in/dFawT-SN
Design Thinking – Why Do Startups Fail In Pakistan https://lnkd.in/dwGy3Gjf
Design Thinking – Creativity Block https://lnkd.in/dMGkGcyF
South Asian Academy of Management 