Charlie Yang’s approach to design thinking emphasizes a unique perspective that blends creativity and individuality. He prefers design thinking over rigid philosophies, encouraging designers not to limit themselves to specific genres or predefined ideas. His belief is that everyone is inherently a designer, and our personal philosophies shape our design thinking.
Charlie also challenges conventional approaches like copyright, viewing them as restrictive to innovation. He stresses the importance of starting with a fresh mindset, urging people to approach design without the constraints of existing frameworks or fear of legal trouble. To improve design skills, he suggests activities like walking, reading thought-provoking books, and practicing street photography, as these actions promote thinking differently and creatively.
Yang’s design philosophy is rooted in breaking boundaries and challenging traditional norms, making him a distinctive voice in both street photography and design thinking circles.