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# Product Design Toolkit

The methodologies in this toolkit focus on observing, learning from, and designing with the people interacting with open source technologies, particularly in emerging economies. This resource is created and maintained by the Ventures team at the [UNICEF Office of Innovation](https://www.unicef.org/innovation/about-us), as part of the technical mentorship provided to the early-stage startups that we invest in. It aims to guide the design and development of user-centred products.

#### Chapters:

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**Why does it matter to Office of Innovation?**

UNICEF Office of Innovation is founded on the belief that no one gets there alone. Designed around the mechanics of collaboration and the principles of an iterative growth mindset, this toolkit exists to serve early-stage companies by guiding them through digital design fundamentals. It works in tandem with the strategic and technical mentorship to support [Venture Fund](https://www.unicefventurefund.org/) investees holistically.

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