Founded in 1991, IDEO is a global design studio and consulting company that uses a human-centered, design-thinking approach to help organizations in the public and private sectors. Examples of past projects include the design of the first usable computer mouse for Apple and the "Keep the Change" savings program for Bank of America. The firm's core activities and services include design and innovation consulting, strategy and organizational design, prototyping and experimentation, education and knowledge sharing, and social impact.

IDEO offers various platforms to teach design thinking, including:

• IDEO U: online learning platform offering courses and certificates in creative problem-solving and design thinking for individuals and organizations.
• OpenIDEO: collaborative, open innovation platform that engages a global community to solve social and environmental challenges.
• Incubated IDEO.org: independent nonprofit design studio that works with foundations, nonprofit organizations, and communities to design solutions for poverty-related challenges, such as improving health services, sanitation, and financial inclusion in vulnerable communities.

Resources

IDEO. (n.d.). Homepage. https://www.ideo.com/

IDEO. (n.d.). Our latest work. https://www.ideo.com/work