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Preface

“Design thinking is not a linear path. It’s a big mass of looping back to different
places in the process.”

—Design school, Stanford University

Design Thinking is more than a process—it’s a mindset that empowers students to
approach challenges with empathy, creativity, and critical thinking. In an ever-
changing world, these skills are essential.

This book series for Classes XI and XII introduces students to the core stages of
design thinking—empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test—through simple
language, real-life examples, and engaging activities. Each chapter includes a
specially designed game to help students learn key concepts while also enjoying
the process of discovery and collaboration.

I extend my heartfelt thanks to my editorial team for their valuable support,
insights, and commitment throughout the development of this book. Their
contribution has helped shape content that is both relevant and student-friendly.
We hope this book becomes not just a learning resource, but a spark for creative
problem-solving and thoughtful action.

—Author
Meenu Kumar
MCA
HOD (CS)
Venkateshwar International School, New Delhi

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