Table of Contents
Eight chapters guiding you from foundational challenges to mastering frame innovation.
Challenges
The nature of open, complex problems in today's world.
Pages 18 – 39 Chapter 2Pioneers
Design thinkers who shaped the field.
Pages 40 – 59 Chapter 3Lessons from Design
Core design practices and principles.
Pages 60 – 89 Chapter 4The Frame Creation Model
Dorst's central methodology for reframing problems.
Pages 90 – 117 Chapter 5Principles & Practices of Frame Creation
Applying frame creation in real-world contexts.
Pages 118 – 139 Chapter 6The Open, Complex, Dynamic, and Networked Organization
Organizational context for frame innovation.
Pages 140 – 149 Chapter 7The Three Challenges of Frame Innovation
Barriers and how to overcome them.
Pages 150 – 169 Chapter 8The Art of Frame Innovation
Mastering the practice of frame creation.
Pages 170 – 193Interactive Simulators
Hands-on exercises to practice the concepts from the book.
Frame Creation Process
Walk through the 9-step model for creating new frames.
🔍Problem Reframing
Same problem, different frames — see how perspective shifts solutions.
🧩Abductive Reasoning
What + How = Value — practice reasoning toward new possibilities.
👥Stakeholder Mapping
Map stakeholder concerns and discover hidden connections.
🌐Theme Exploration
Bridge stakeholder themes to find common ground.
📋Nine-Step Model
Full guided walkthrough of the complete frame creation model.