Design Thinking is a human-centered approach that drives innovation and creative problem solving, gaining increasing prominence in vocational education. This methodology allows teachers and students to work together to identify real challenges and generate practical and effective solutions.

For teachers, Design Thinking offers a set of tools and stages that facilitate the planning and execution of more dynamic and inclusive educational activities. It fosters a collaborative environment that enhances creativity and critical thinking — essential skills in today’s world. Moreover, educators can adapt their methods to different learning styles, engaging students more actively.

For students, Design Thinking promotes active and experiential learning where they become protagonists of their own educational process. By facing concrete problems and working in teams, they develop technical competencies and soft skills such as communication and empathy, which improve their readiness for the labor market.

The Education Architects project is working on creating teaching materials and professional training programs that integrate the Design Thinking method to support teachers and students in this transformation. With practical resources and exercises, we aim to facilitate the adoption of this methodology in various educational contexts.

In summary, Design Thinking is paving the way for more innovative, inclusive, and future-oriented vocational education where learning becomes a creative and collaborative process.