Make Space: How to Set the Stage for Creative Collaboration by Scott Doorley and Scott Witthoft (Stanford d.school Design Book, Paperback)
Why you'll like it
- Actionable Design Templates — Detailed instructions and layouts help you easily configure environments that naturally drive team collaboration.
- Stanford d.school Insights — Backed by pioneering research from the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design to ensure scientifically proven spatial strategies.
- Versatile Workspace Tools — Discover custom furniture concepts and wall systems designed to make your creative zones highly adaptable and dynamic.
- Universal Collaboration Strategies — Ideal for corporate offices, educational institutions, design studios, and community workspaces looking to innovate.
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Description
Make Space: How to Set the Stage for Creative Collaboration is an indispensable, hands-on guidebook created by Scott Doorley and Scott Witthoft of the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford University (the d.school). This paperback edition serves as a practical toolkit for educators, team leaders, architects, and creative professionals who want to actively manipulate physical environments to spark collective genius and maximize collaboration.
The book is uniquely structured into actionable sections, detailing real-world design templates, versatile spatial layouts, and custom furniture ideas. It provides readers with the exact tools, situations, and insights needed to transform sterile workspaces into dynamic hubs of innovation. Whether you are restructuring a corporate office, a school classroom, or a community maker space, this Stanford-backed guide demonstrates how subtle changes in your physical surroundings can profoundly influence human behavior and creative output. Bring the pioneering design-thinking methodologies of Stanford's d.school into your own environment to build a space where ideas naturally thrive.
How to use
- Read through the five core sections: tools, situations, design templates, space studies, and insights.
- Select a spatial layout or physical tool that aligns with your team's creative goals.
- Apply the step-by-step instructions to alter your physical environment, and iterate based on your team's real-time collaboration feedback.
Ingredients
High-quality wood-free paper, durable paperback cover binding, premium soy-based printing ink, matte finish coating.
As printed by the brand. Check the pack label if you have an allergy.
Specifications
| Brand | Wiley |
|---|---|
| GTIN | 09781118143728 |
| Ships from | USA (sourced directly), checked in Navi Mumbai |
| Sold by | Dropy.in |
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FAQs
What are the 4 stages of the creative process?
The four classic stages of the creative process are preparation, incubation, illumination, and verification. Designing an adaptable physical environment, as outlined in this book, plays a critical role in supporting teams as they move through these collaborative phases.
How does making space improve creativity?
Physical environments dictate human behavior and movement. By intentionally designing spaces with flexible furniture, visual displays, and open layouts, you remove barriers to communication, reduce formal hierarchy, and spark spontaneous collaborative thinking.
What are the five main sections covered in the Make Space book?
The guidebook is organized into five practical categories: Tools, Situations, Design Templates, Space Studies, and Insights. Each section contains visual examples and step-by-step instructions to help you manipulate your physical surroundings.
Is this book a genuine USA import available in India through Dropy?
Yes, absolutely. All products on Dropy India, including this book published by Wiley, are 100% authentic and sourced directly from reputable distributors in the USA. We handle all import processes to deliver genuine editions safely to your doorstep in India.
Who is this design thinking guidebook best suited for?
This book is perfect for managers, team leaders, educators, architects, interior designers, and anyone interested in design thinking. It offers universal strategies to foster collaborative cultures in corporate offices, schools, and creative studios alike.
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