Design Thinking is a user-centered, iterative problem-solving approach emphasizing empathy, creativity, and experimentation for innovative solutions.It involves understanding user needs, problem reframing, idea brainstorming, prototyping, and testing for effective results.Key stages include Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test.Industries like healthcare, education, and public policy use Design Thinking.It drives innovation, focuses on human needs, and works across industries.Design Thinking involves empathy, problem definition, brainstorming, prototyping, and testing.Real-world examples include Airbnb, Stanford Medicine X, and GE Healthcare benefiting from Design Thinking.Common mistakes include fast solutions, lack of user research, and treating it as a one-time process.Tips include starting small, involving all team members, testing rapidly, and tracking impact.Design Thinking tools include Dovetail, Miro, Figma, Trello, and more to streamline the process.Future trends involve AI integration, VR/AR use, systemic problem-solving, diversity focus, and remote collaboration.