Responsible Design Thinking and Sustianbility

Abstract

Design thinking was developed as a problem-solving strategy that centralized on creative and economic issues. But, in its implementation, it has failed to address social and environmental factors that are so vital for sustainable development. This paper provides a literature review that evaluates previous studies on design thinking, its shortcomings in its current form, and a new concept of responsible design thinking grounded in principles of responsible innovation. What is more, the framework unveiled seeks to steer design thinking back to essential issues like climate change, resource scarcity, and social injustice. This paper also provides a research agenda to expand and implement the RDT approach in real-world contexts.