Incorporating design thinking into software development yields higher value apps, more satisfied users, and better personal reputation. Design thinking includes UX design, but is also concerned with processes such as workflows, how to leverage new technologies such as cloud and AI, and understanding the business value of design. This session will point you in the right direction to get started. We'll discuss making innovation a routine part of your development, how to gain the most essential skills to apply design thinking, and give you some examples of real projects for motivation. If you want to raise your profile beyond mere coding, come hear some intriguing ways to do it.

You will learn:

• The value of design thinking for teams and organizations
• Hear about ways to discuss doing better design with managers above you
• Techniques, processes, and principles to perform design thinking throughout the software development process