7 episodes
Design Thinking with Maria Jose Dr Maria Jose
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A deep dive into design thinking and innovation from the African continent. Each episode explores application of design thinking principles into life by the host and featured designers.
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6. Design thinking with creative confidence
"Creativity is generating alternatives"-Maria Jose. Join me in the final installment of this season where I share the resources and exercises that have nurtured my creative confidence. Books mentioned in the podcast: Learning by Heart - Corita Kent & Jan Steward, The Artists Way - Julia Cameron, Lateral thinking - Edward de Bono. Subscribe to the Design Thinking Africa newsletter here.
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5. Design Thinking in the dark side of innovation
"When in doubt its people over process, everytime." - Maria Jose. If you work or volunteer at a Non Profit, this episode is for you! We explore the three critical costs of innovation at Non profits and how to mitigate these for your organisation to thrive. Subscribe to the Design Thinking Africa newsletter here.
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4. Design Thinking in a crises
"Designers are treasure hunters. Our treasure is the problem" - Thokozani Mabena from thokocreates. An inspiring, "Jack of all trades" and my guest on this episode where we discuss #covid19designchallenge and what a remote Design Storm is really like. Subscribe to the Design Thinking Africa newsletter here.
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3. Design Thinking dancing with uncertainty
"Our mission is to give [an] equal fighting chance to every child in Africa." - Caleb Ndaka. A distinguished Obama Fellow and Founder of Kids CompCamp joins me on this episode of the podcast to discuss the impact of COVID19 on the future of education and the value of empowering children with design thinking principles to deal with uncertainty. Subscribe to the Design Thinking Africa newsletter here.
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2. Design Thinking expectations vs reality
"You want to ensure that the client even asks the right question." - Johanna Hoess. An ambitious creative and my fellow d school alumni joins me in studio to discuss our experiences in design thinking consulting and managing client expectations for success. Subscribe to the Design Thinking Africa newsletter here.
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1. Introduction to Design Thinking Africa
"This is not for you unless you want to challenge yourself, selflessly share your resources and challenge your assumptions." - Dr Maria Jose. The first in a six part podcast series which outlines the birth of the Design Thinking Africa movement and introduces its founder. Subscribe to the Design Thinking Africa newsletter here.