Design thinking mindset: a user-centred approach toward innovation in the Welsh creative industries

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Figure 1. A mapping of the factors influencing individual innovation capacity on the DT mindset attributes (Boukamel et al., 2019; Dunne & Dougherty, 2016; Hitchcock, 2018; Luthans et al., 2006; Marin-Garcia et al., 2016; Nappi, 2017; Tierney & Farmer, 2002).

Figure 2. Overview of UCD training structure and the DT mindset attributes.

Table 1. Overview of the training participants and their industries.

Background of Expertise	Number of Participants (n=27)
	(Training Group 1) New to R&D	(Training Group 2) With Non-Design R&D Experience
Performing Arts	0	3
Film & Video Production	3	5
TV Production & Broadcasting	1	3
Music & Radio	1	1
Games & Digital Media	2	2
Publishing	1	1
Therapy	1	0
Creative Arts	1	2
Total	10	17

Figure 3. A mapping of the mindset shifts and elements of an innovation mindset.

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