Includes index.

The first step-by-step guidebook for successful innovation planning Unlike other books on the subject, 101 Design Methods approaches the practice of creating new products, services, and customer experiences as a science, rather than an art, providing a practical set of collaborative tools and methods for planning and defining successful new offerings. Strategists, managers, designers, and researchers who undertake the challenge of innovation, despite a lack of established procedures and a high risk of failure, will find this an invaluable resource. Novices can learn from it; managers can plan with it; and practitioners of innovation can improve the quality of their work by referring to it. Introduction. Four core principles of successful innovation ; A model of the design innovation process ; Seven modes of the design innovation process ; Understanding methods -- Sense intent -- Know context. -- Know people -- Frame insights -- Explore concepts -- Frame solutions -- Realize offerings.