A Literature Review on Design Mindset within Innovation Context

This report presents a literature review exploring the concept of a 'design mindset' within the context of innovation. It synthesizes various academic perspectives on design thinking as a methodology for solving complex problems and creating desirable solutions, emphasizing its action-oriented nature and reliance on imagination, intuition, logic, and systematic reasoning. The review highlights the importance of design thinking in enhancing sustainable business models, fostering entrepreneurial mindsets, and driving innovation within organizations. It also addresses the development of design skills and tools, the role of mindset, and the catalysts for learning in engineering education. The reviewed articles collectively contribute to a comprehensive understanding of how design thinking and a design mindset can be leveraged to meet user needs, increase technological feasibility, and identify viable business strategies.