4. Design Thinking, innovation for all

4.1 For industry

More widely used in startups and service companies, Design Thinking methods are becoming increasingly popular in the industrial sector. As part of the digital transformation of industries, these methods encourage innovation and co-creation. Indeed, a paradigm shift in production processes can be observed, which is shaking up current practices. For example, the production tool no longer imposes the offer, as the offer imposes an adaptation of the production tool.

This approach requires significant investment in organization and training, and implies a certain degree of flexibility. The integration of data and the use of artificial intelligence in the design and production phases are giving rise to a new form of industry, dubbed "industry 4.0"....