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In discussing “design thinking,” which is expected to lead innovation at the social level, this chapter first explores the synthetic scheme of concept generation for design thinking from the perspective of creativity. The characteristics of design thinking through high-order concept generation are clarified in comparison with those of first-order concept generation. The comparison is based on the results of an experimental study for a deeper understanding of design-led human creativity, particularly, “design creativity.” Subsequently, this chapter challenges a creative leap that suggests “out-frame” realm of design thinking. It will overcome the conservative “in-frame” thinking. By clarifying the features of creative design thinking initiated by inner sense, we confirm a meaning of design creativity inspired by concept generation rooted in resonance experiences during design thinking. As it encourages creative exploration, inner sense can be situated as a motive beyond problem solving. Further, the essential features of individual creative design thinking, which form the fundamental competence of design thinking in interdisciplinary group work, are discussed. Based on discussion of individual design thinking, we identify the core motivation of “advanced design thinking” through interdisciplinary co-creative design that goes beyond empathy to find a meaningful curriculum for group work in the future. Finally, this chapter concludes with a summary of the critical issues of advanced design thinking, aiming to lead future social innovation that may cause qualitative changes to society.
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Nagai, Y., Taura, T. (2017). Critical Issues of Advanced Design Thinking: Scheme of Synthesis, Realm of Out-Frame, Motive of Inner Sense, and Resonance to Future Society. In: Darbellay, F., Moody, Z., Lubart, T. (eds) Creativity, Design Thinking and Interdisciplinarity. Creativity in the Twenty First Century. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-7524-7_8
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