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The Global Design Thinking Alliance (GDTA) is a global network of institutions advancing Design Thinking. We foster a worldwide community teaching and researching Design Thinking, sharing best practices, inspiring collaboration, and connecting like-minded individuals.

The Hasso Plattner d-school Africa* at UCT offers Design Thinking programs and fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration. As a leader in Africa, it collaborates closely with HPI Potsdam through knowledge and coach exchange programs to promote innovation.

Openlab is a creative centre in Stockholm that promotes social innovation for the 2030 Agenda and brings together regional actors to develop sustainable solutions. Since 2013, it has provided expertise in collaboration and design methods for the public sector.

Genovasi, a combination of the Malaysian words for ‘generation’ and ‘innovation’, aims to embed design thinking in society. Genovasi d.school Malaysia has been influencing the public and private sectors for over nine years.

SUGAR promotes responsible innovation. It is the largest global network of its kind, connecting students, universities, and companies. With Design Thinking and a human-centered perspective, we shape the future through collaboration and innovation.

The d.school at Stanford University is the first institution dedicated to Design Thinking pedagogy and methodology. Founded in 2003 as the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design, D-Schools have since spread worldwide, guided by its founding principles and resources.