It is interesting question, I think. Design thinking is a methodology for solving engineering, business and other problems, based on a creative rather than analytical approach. And I really think that it can be used in developing. It can be useful for business, urban developing, etc. I would like to recommend you to get more information about it from
https://pixetic.com/blog/design-thinking-for-urban-development/ . There are can be a lot of useful information for you I think
