Educating Future Designers

Integration of Design thinking (DT) approach in curriculum has the potential to ignite a paradigm shift in the management education by offering learners with enhanced and immersive learning opportunities. This chapter explores the history and evolution of DT, integration of DT tools & techniques in management education with the help of multiple pedagogies. These pedagogies aim to expand the intellectual horizons and develop crucial skill sets among the future workforce. Additionally, an attempt is made to address the challenges, administrative considerations and future trends for DT adoption in higher education. Overall, the discussion contributes to ongoing efforts to enhance the skills of the future workforce which includes skills to innovate, collaborate, and solve complex challenges through empathy-driven and human-centered methodologies. The article blends theoretical concepts with real -time case examples, empowering management students to emerge as innovation leaders within their organizations.