Beyond the Double Diamond: Integrating Leavitt’s Diamond into UX

Ever feel like your design process is stuck in a rut — just churning out features without real impact? Well, here’s a fresh perspective. Darren Yeo, writing in Design, suggests that moving beyond the classic Double Diamond model means embracing Leavitt’s Diamond — an approach that integrates systems thinking into UX. Now, here’s where it gets interesting: according to Yeo, this shift helps teams see the bigger picture, connecting user needs with business systems, not just isolated features. It’s about designing for complex, interconnected environments instead of ticking boxes. As Darren points out, adopting Leavitt’s framework can turn your projects into true systems architectures, making solutions more sustainable and adaptable. So what does this actually mean for you? If you’re tired of quick fixes and siloed thinking, this approach might be the game-changer you need to create more meaningful, lasting impact in your work. And get this — Yeo emphasizes that it’s all about moving from feature factories to holistic, systems-based design. That’s the future.