The Evolution of Brainstorming and Design Thinking Process Models

The chapter discusses the evolution of brainstorming and its connection to design thinking process models. It explores the original setup proposed by Osborne, the similarities between the diverge-converge process in design and brainstorming, and the origins of the double diamond and IDO process models. The limitations of brainstorming as a problem-solving process are also examined, emphasizing the importance of other stages in the design thinking process.