Date of Award
5-2023
Access Control
Open Access
Degree Name
Creative Studies, M.S.
Department
Center for Studies in Creativity
Advisor
Dr. Susan Keller-Mathers
Department Home page
https://creativity.buffalostate.edu
First Reader
Dr. Susan Keller-Mathers
Abstract
This paper reviews scholarly resources and industry articles exploring the challenges of understanding and implementing design thinking. Drawing upon these findings, I will develop a novel framework that connects the cerebral and heartfelt aspects of Creative Problem Solving with the more empathetic design thinking methodology. The purpose of this endeavor is twofold: first, to capture my understanding of the intellectual and emotional experiences encountered during a creative problem-solving journey, and second, to establish a unique human-centered design thinking framework that works to integrate elements of Creative Problem Solving, the Thinking Skills Model, providing a fresh perspective to tackle frequent obstacles in comprehension and execution. Ultimately, this visualization and narrative will serve as a solid foundation for enhancing my future endeavors in facilitating, training, and writing on the subject.
Recommended Citation
Lindquist Campana, Kirsten, "Connecting the Cerebral and Heartfelt: Integrating Creative Problem Solving and Design Thinking" (2023). Creativity and Change Leadership Graduate Student Master's Projects. 369.
https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/creativeprojects/369
