Design Thinking has revolutionized the way we tackle complex problems in diverse industries by placing empathy, experimentation, and iteration at the core of its philosophy. It has also become a bloated method, reserved only for deep-pocketed teams who can spare five whole days and half their crew to participate in a sprint. In this talk, we will explore how to break the rules of traditional design thinking and create a streamlined process that can be used in any project. Attendees will learn how to effectively use design thinking in their projects without the need for extended time commitments or team off-sites. By learning the fundamentals, we can then break the traditional rules and make the process effective for every project, not just our most prized key initiatives.