What we’re about
Welcome to Design Thinking Hong Kong (DTHK)!
Design Thinking Hong Kong (DTHK) is a community for people passionate about the power of Design Thinking (and doing) to create a better world.
Since 2012, we have held over 250 events, including social gatherings, workshops, and Innovation Jams. We are one of Asia's most active and engaged communities, with over 3500 diverse members who include curious beginners, experienced practitioners, seasoned innovators, and leading change-makers!
As a community, we value CURIOSITY, EXPERIMENTATION, and INCLUSION. We are committed to amplifying the impact of Design Thinking across the region.
What is Design Thinking?
Design Thinking helps us build products, services, and experiences that benefit people, communities, and the planet.
The Design Thinking process uses human-centric methodologies to understand the root challenges and explore creative yet practical and impactful solve problems in practical and cost-effective ways.
To stay connected and join the conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/design-thinking-hong-kong
Community Expectations
To ensure a safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment for everyone, we agree to and uphold the following expectations as a community -
- Treat all members, speakers and hosts fairly, equally and respectfully with no tolerance for defamatory, abusive, profane, threatening, offensive, discriminatory, hostile or intimidating behaviour
- We build on each other's ideas with respect and credit given to the intellectual property, perspectives and contributions
- While most conversations are in English (unless otherwise specified), we are mindful that not everybody is a native English speaker/writer and are aware and respectful of diverse linguistic backgrounds
Upcoming events (2)
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Hello Design Thinkers 👋
It's 5th of the month soon! Join Shamir Joseph, Manny Li, Heidi Spurrell, MSc, PGDip, BEM, Co-Creation School and Design Thinking Hong Kong on 5th April for a 90min open dialogue about everything related to #facilitation, #designthinking, #servicedesign & #innovation.
You can expect, no fee, no agenda, no sales, no recording - just intimate, honest, and helpful conversations about whatever is relevant to you and the group. We will co-create an agenda with everyone in the room- feel free to bring a question or just join to listen and learn.
⏰ 11am HKT / 8:30am IST / 1pm AEST / 8pm PST (5th Apr)
Click on the links below to:
⌚ See it in your timezone: https://lnkd.in/gsw3QRV7
🎫 Join directly via zoom: https://lnkd.in/diGHpKe3
🗓️ Can't make it this month? Add to our google calendar and join one of our three global events on the 5th, 10th and 18th here: https://lnkd.in/g5kqR6yp#event #designthinking #facilitation #servicedesign #innovation #systemsthinking
- Design Community Happy Hour [ Ticket via Eventbrite ]MAKE Studios, Wan Chai
It's been an incredible journey over the past 12 years for DTHK - we have an amazing community of 3500+ members and we've organized over 250 events (wow!).
Throughout the years, we've witnessed tremendous growth. We've seen passionate enthusiasts who have evolved into seasoned designers, and it’s really exciting to see that many have become industry leaders. It's been quite the ride, and we're grateful to have had you by our side all this time.
Join us on Thursday April 11th for our fantastic reunion: Design Community Happy Hour! We’re excited to bring together the community to reconnect and catch up with one another over drinks and light snacks. We can't wait to see you there!
Date and Time
Thursday, April 11 · 6:30 - 8:30 pm HKTEstimated Agenda
6:30 - 7:00 pm Welcome and mingling
7:00 - 7:20 pm Opening and introducing New MAKErs + Icebreaking game
7:20 - 8:15 pm Networking
8:15 - 8:30 pm ClosingTickets
$50
*Including light snacks and refreshing drinks (enough to keep you hydrated :p )
RSVP 👉 : https://lnkd.in/gcrC2e9iLocation
MAKE Studios
Room 1702, 17/F, On Hong Commercial Building, 141-147 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Konghttps://maps.app.goo.gl/PWHVVQXxx9r8iiJZ6
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