Harshit Desai

A few examples:

1. Design Thinking Maturity Model (DTMM):

- Developed by the Design Management Institute (DMI)

- Assesses an organization's design thinking capabilities across five levels: Unaware, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Embedded

- Helps startups evaluate their design maturity and identify areas for improvement

2. Design Ladder:

- Developed by the Danish Design Centre

- Consists of four steps: Non-design, Design as Style, Design as Process, and Design as Strategy

- Allows startups to assess their design approach and progress towards a more strategic use of design

3. Design Maturity Model (DMM):

- Developed by the International Design Business Management (IDBM) program

- Evaluates design maturity across four dimensions: Design Awareness, Design Integration, Design Management, and Design Culture

- Helps startups understand their design capabilities and identify areas for development

4. Design Readiness Levels (DRLs):

- Inspired by the Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) used in the aerospace and defense industries

- Consists of nine levels, from DRL 1 (Basic Design Principles Observed) to DRL 9 (Actual System Proven in Operational Environment)

- Enables startups to assess the readiness and maturity of their design solutions

5. IDEO Design Maturity Model:

- Developed by the design and innovation consulting firm IDEO

- Focuses on four key dimensions: Design Leadership, Design Capability, Design Integration, and Design Impact

- Provides a framework for startups to evaluate their design maturity and identify opportunities for growth

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