If you have a Service Learning Community Partner for this class, you may be able to skip this step, as your client may already have an idea or opportunity. If so, then proceed to the Product/Service Feasibility section of this guide.
The design thinking playbook: mindful digital transformation of teams, products, services, businesses and ecosystems "This book describes how Design Thinking is applied across a variety of industries, enriched with other proven approaches as well as the necessary tools, and the knowledge to use them effectively. Packed with solutions for common challenges including digital transformation, this practical, highly visual discussion shows you how Design Thinking fits into agile methods within management, innovation, and startups". (publisher)
Navigating Innovation: how to identify, prioritize and capture opportunities for strategic success. by 
Beat accelerating customer expectations with trend driven innovation Provides a framework for spotting, tracking, and processing consumer trends by watching businesses first, and customers second. Presents examples of trends and how they were identified (e.g. Internet of Caring Things = Nest).
