Design thinking is the core creative process for any designer; this book explores & explains this apparently mysterious "design ability" Focusing on what designers do when they design Design Thinking is structured around a series of in-depth case studies of outstanding & expert designers interwoven with overviews & analyses The range covered reflects the breadth of design from hardware & software design to architecture & Formula One The book offers new insights into & understanding of design thinking based on evidence from observation & investigation of design practice Design Thinking is the distillation of the work of one of design's most influential scholars Nigel Cross goes to the heart of what it means to think & work as a designer The book is an ideal guide for anyone who wants to be a designer or to know how good designers work in the field of contemporary design