Explore how design thinking works in OpenIDEO Challenges.
Design thinking is in our genes. For decades, IDEO has pioneered the human-centered design approach to solving complex problems.
In 2010, IDEO asked—how might we open up our method, enabling people everywhere to spark innovation where it’s needed most? Our answer: OpenIDEO.
We believe to solve today’s complex problems, there need to be better ways to come together, share ideas, and coordinate action around the globe.
We built an open innovation model because it allows us to do just that: help people worldwide break barriers, find support, and iterate on the ideas of many to create real change.
We’ve gained unique insights into the power of open innovation.
Behind it all, we’ve got a team of some pretty amazing humans.
Good people are the key to progress, which is why we work to bring them together in San Francisco and around the world.
We invest in community because we’ve seen that creating spaces for people to share their diverse skills and perspectives accelerates the journey to impact.
Over the years, the OpenIDEO community has engaged hundreds of thousands of people in over 200 countries and territories, generating nearly 19,000 ideas for good.
Activating a passionate, diverse group of people has powerful results—whether you’re building solutions, enlisting new stakeholders, or encouraging aspiring innovators. With your support, we are designing a better future together.
We’ve curated our favorite stories of inspiration and impact.
“Today’s challenges require the creativity of entire networks. Open innovation allows people to collaborate at scale, and that's changing how the world solves problems.”
Tim Brown
Executive Chair at IDEO
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