Thomas Both
Director of Designing for Social Systems Program / Adjunct Professor at Stanford d.school | Menlo Park, California, United States
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Thomas Both serves as the Director of the Designing for Social Systems Program at the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford (d.school), where he leverages his extensive experience in design thinking and human-centered design to tackle complex social challenges. With over a decade of expertise in strategic and conceptual design, Thomas has cultivated a unique approach that blends product design, experience design, and instructional design to foster innovation in learning and problem-solving. His role involves leading a dynamic program that empowers professionals to harness design methodologies to create impactful solutions in various social contexts.
At the d.school, Thomas is not only an educator but also a catalyst for change, guiding participants through the intricacies of design strategy and user experience design. His commitment to teaching design thinking principles enables individuals to reframe their perspectives, encouraging them to view challenges as opportunities for creative exploration. Through hands-on workshops and rapid prototyping sessions, Thomas facilitates an environment where learners can experiment with concept development and user research, ultimately enhancing their ability to innovate.
Key projects under his leadership often focus on real-world applications of design thinking, addressing issues such as education reform, community engagement, and public health initiatives. By fostering collaboration among diverse teams, Thomas ensures that the solutions developed are not only user-centered but also sustainable and scalable. His passion for human-centered design is evident in his teaching philosophy, which emphasizes empathy, creativity, and strategic thinking as essential tools for driving meaningful change in society.
Partner at WithIn Collaborative in June 2023 to Present
Director of Designing for Social Systems Program / Adjunct Professor at Stanford d.school in January 2015 to Present
Curriculum and Experience Lead at Stanford d.school in January 2010 to January 2015
Founder and Designer at Cube and Corner Design in January 2008 to January 2011
Design Fellow at Stanford d.school in January 2009 to January 2010
Project Engineer at Pneumapress Filter Corporation in January 2005 to January 2006
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Design Thinking
Design Strategy
Teaching
Rapid Prototyping
User-centered Design
User Experience Design
Product Design
User Experience
Experience Design
Concept Development
Industrial Design
Graphic Design
User Research
Ethnography
Service Design
Design Education
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Thomas Both works for Stanford d.school
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Thomas Both is Director of Designing for Social Systems Program / Adjunct Professor
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