6. Glossary

Actionability

Used in this article in the sense of field of action, i.e. the area of intervention (either by the designer or the consultant) to implement design thinking.

Mind Mapping

A non-linear representation technique for organizing ideas, tasks, words and related concepts around a central subject.

Pitch

Synthetic, powerful presentation of an idea, concept, project or solution. Its purpose is to arouse the interest of the person you're pitching to by being clear, concise, punchy and eye-catching.

Makers

A creative person who makes his or her own useful objects.

Sketchstorm

A creativity technique based on the use of sketches to express ideas. Sketches should be as...