The d.school

The d.school, officially known as the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford University, is a leading center for design thinking. It encourages creative problem-solving by combining empathy, ideation, and experimentation. At the d.school, students from various disciplines collaborate to tackle real-world challenges, fostering teamwork and innovation. The curriculum emphasizes understanding user needs, brainstorming ideas, prototyping, and testing solutions. By applying design principles beyond traditional design fields, the d.school aims to cultivate a mindset that empowers individuals to effect positive change in society through innovative and human-centered approaches.