A Symbiotic Powerhouse: Design Thinking & Agile Methodologies

Harnessing the Combined Power of Empathy and Agility for Innovative Problem-Solving

serhat bilge
4 min readJun 7, 2023

Recently, I had the opportunity to join a unique session titled “Design Thinking + Agile: a symbiotic powerhouse duo!” organized by Butter. Hosted by Anna and DJ from Aginic, this session provided insights into how the creative mindset of Design Thinking and the iterative approach of Agile can become an ideal partnership to revolutionize the way we approach problem-solving and innovation.

A session GIF generated by Butter 🧈

A Meeting Point of Two Powerful Frameworks

Agile and Design Thinking might seem like two different schools of thought, but when applied together, they create a symbiotic relationship that bolsters creativity, flexibility, and rapid iteration. The session laid bare how these powerful frameworks can complement and enhance each other, transforming the way we run projects.

Aginic’s Approach: Agile, Design Thinking and Beyond

Aginic’s culture emphasizes creating an environment where saying “I don’t know” is not considered a shortcoming, but rather a starting point for collective problem-solving. Their primary objective revolves around transforming the way people…

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serhat bilge

a mindful poet, a visionary multidisciplinary designer, a strategist creating system designs via social network analysis