Design Thinking Facilitator for Engaging, Human-Centred Workshops

Simon Banks is an expert Design Thinking Facilitator, renowned for leading highly interactive, human-centred innovation workshops that enable teams to empathise, ideate, prototype, and test real-world solutions. His approach goes beyond theory — participants “do” design thinking, engaging directly with people to build empathy, rapidly sketch prototypes, challenge assumptions, and iterate in a safe but energetic environment.

What sets Simon’s facilitation apart is his ability to address the often-overlooked emotional and cultural dimensions of innovation. He incorporates deeper stages like confronting the “creative ogre,” refining language to drive behaviour, and reinforcing the iterative nature of problem-solving.

Moreover, Simon is a highly sought-after conference MC speaker in Australia, bringing his signature dynamism, visual storytelling, and humour to guide events, provoke fresh thinking, and energise audiences. Drawn from more than 1,400 engagements across four continents, his style combines professional insight with a playful, artistic edge.

If you want a facilitator who brings creativity, empathy, structure, and high energy to your design thinking initiatives — look no further than Simon Banks.