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Zwartkruis, Titus (author)The aircraft leasing industry is still operating like it is 1980, the transfer of boxes filled with paper, a scattered information landscape, opposing interests and almost zero digitisation result in significant lease transition cost. Blockchain might change this. Although other technologies exist, Blockchain can given its characteristics be an...master thesis 2019
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Titulaer, Tibbe (author)In 2018, both of Amsterdam’s academic hospitals(VUmc & AMC) officially merged into the Amsterdam UMC. As part of thismerger two neonatal Intensive care units (NICU) are merging as well. Thisproject aims to increase the job satisfaction of NICU nurses in thispost-merger department. <b>TheNICU nurse</b><br/> A neonatal...master thesis 2019
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de Wit, Daan (author)This thesis provides insight into how the design approach, also known as ‘Design Thinking’ could be implemented in infrastructure planning processes. This is done with the objective to prevent premature convergence, which means, too early choosing for a solution by which other valuable alternatives are ‘killed off.’ By preventing premature...master thesis 2019
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Kamp, Anne (author)This series – “Speaking – is part of a graduation project for a double degree in Architecture and Science Communication at the Delft University of Technology. The overall aim of this project was to design a form language that can be used in complex problem-solving processes in the field of science communication. The graduation project consists...master thesis 2018
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Engelhart, Eric (author)“Who of us would not be happy to lift the veil behind which the future is hidden and to focus our thoughts on the unknown future” (Shepherd & Williams, 2015). What if we already know our unknowns, would it not be a piece of cake to deliver construction projects of high quality within time and budget? In order to predict the unknown future,...master thesis 2018
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Mertens, Milou (author)This thesis researches the topic ‘embedding stakeholder needs in the creation of blockchain applications’ as part of digital strategies within the KPMG Digital Transformation department. The research resulted in a framework consisting of a digital asset and a creative session enabling KPMG consultants and clients to explore the possibilities of...master thesis 2018
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Moreira Dias, André (author)As acquiring design thinking by organizations become a lighthouse for long-term competitive advantage for some, its adoption becomes more important. Companies on this journey face different types of resistance and challenges laid out in this thesis. As networks offer a different context and opportunities for learning, this thesis tries to answer...master thesis 2018
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Daanen, Emma (author)Business is becoming increasingly competitive as companies aim to deliver superior product experiences to their customers. To establish innovative results and compete with smaller, more flexible companies, corporates look for new ways to organize themselves. In the light of these developments, design is moving beyond approach to improve...master thesis 2018
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Lenselink, Pieter (author)This thesis explores what it takes to make innovation at ING’s PACE accelerator more effective. PACE is ING’s innovation methodology, combining design thinking, agile working and the lean start-up approach into one whole. Within ING’s corporate accelerator track PACE is used to develop disruptive value propositions.<br/><br/>Case-study research...master thesis 2018
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Ruiz Pion, Joan (author)DESIGN THINKING:<br/>Design thinking is an ambiguous term regarding its meaning. It can be seen as an approach that opts to define and solve problems by incorporating designers’ approaches, methods and tools to problem solving. As it is believed that all managers already do think like a designer, it is questioned how design thinking is...master thesis 2018
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van Strien, Wouter (author)This graduation project has been carried out in the context of the research project ‘Co-Design with Kids: Early acquisition of 21st century skills’ at the TU Delft. <br/>To prepare families with kids for the open-ended challenges of the 21st century, essential skills such as creative thinking, communication, and empathy should be mastered early...master thesis 2017
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Vos, Gijs (author)Some consultants within KPMG advisory feel like the services that KPMG advisory generates for its clients, could be improved. They see a potential solution within the application of design activities related to design paradigms such as user experience and customer experience. However several hurdles are experienced within the introduction of...master thesis 2017
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Bastiaansen, Sjoerd (author)The study investigated a small- to medium-sized enterprise (SME) that had expressed the interest to explore the potential benefits of developing design capabilities. Previously, CM had conducted a company-wide branding exercise and saw an opportunity to explore this further. During a 6-month period, the researcher was embedded at CM as a design...master thesis 2017
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Deurvorst, Taco (author)<br/>This thesis studies the strategic motivations for large firms to engage in partnerships with young ventures, and aims to design a service model for an intermediary that puts the needs of the large firm at the core. This project was commissioned by, and executed in collaboration with Venture IQ, an innovation scouting company founded in...master thesis 2017
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Pérez del Real, Elizabeth (author)This graduation project presents a strategy roadmap for the development of an innovative and educational gardening toy for UNGA. The roadmap intends to act as an organizational tool for the company, to have a holistic overview of the new product development process from the start to the end. This is done by showing the links between solid...master thesis 2017
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van der Togt, Edmée (author)Years after the peak of the Global Financial Crisis, Europe as a theatre of business remains exposed to considerable pressures from uncertainties in the development of national economies. One key element to sustainable success in corporate venturing is the capacity of enterprises to sense and seize an opportunity to grow value through investment...master thesis 2017
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Risolo, Marcello (author)The aviation industry is a fast moving and extremely competitive environment, where companies need to continuously invest in order to be at the forefront of innovation in the eyes of the customers, hence always delivering an excellent service. <br/>This graduation project was carried out at KLM, the Royal Dutch Airlines, in the department of the...master thesis 2017
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Melcior Carrillo de Albornoz, J. (author)Despite the limited amount of empirical evidence, the adoption of the Design Thinking approach is frequently presented as a solution to many of the problems that large organizations face when executing radical innovation projects. In this master thesis, a longitudinal study was conducted which revealed the difficulties of implementing such...master thesis 2017
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Kaland, L.P. (author)A new breed of creative agencies in the Netherlands have emerged in the past decade. These agencies use visual thinking skills and methods to advice in (re)designing services and strategies of other organizations. One of these creative agencies is Ink Strategy. Doing new projects for organizations in Singapore has opened the opportunity to...master thesis 2017
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Hoogerwerf, G. (author)This report presents the results of a graduation project by Gideon Hoogerwerf, as part of the Master Strategic Product Design at Delft University of Technology. The project is done in collaboration with Altuïtion B.V., a consultancy firm in the field of customer experience management. Management of Altuïtion has recognized a trend in which the...master thesis 2017