The Global Design Thinking Alliance




We are a network of institutions and individuals that …
- … teach, research, and further develop the methods and mindset of Design Thinking.
- … believe in the transformative power of Design Thinking.
- … spread the word of Design Thinking.
This is why we feel responsible for leveraging Design Thinking to …
- … shape the future of education.
- … help tackle complex challenges that society is facing.
- … understand and support global transformation processes.
We pursue these goals by …
- … building, sustaining, and extending a multilateral network.
- … building bridges between teaching, research, and practice.
- … fostering multidisciplinary and intercultural exchange.
To this end, the GDTA …
- … connects institutions and organizations.
- … provides a global forum for exchange and dialogue.
- … transforms learning opportunities into sustainable learning experiences.
- … enhances quality while preserving diversity.
- … drives the further development and evolution of DT.