Prof. LAU Kung Wong, NickNickProf. LAU Kung Wong2026-04-162026-04-162026Multimedia Tools and Applications, 2026, vol. 85, article no. 355.1573-7721http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11861/27108This study investigates the application of Virtual Reality (VR) technologies in design thinking. Employees' design thinking skills are crucial for organizations to meet the ongoing demands for innovation and knowledge transfer. The rising popularity of VR-based learning platform offers employees an opportunity to improve their design thinking abilities through enhanced communication within a distributed platform. A quasi-experimental method was employed to assess participants' learning outcomes, satisfaction, and creative competency. The results indicate that the use of VR-based learning platform is beneficial, as it provides employees with: (1) Non-Hierarchical Explorative Environment: A setting that fosters exploration without rigid hierarchies; (2) Unique Learning Experience: An innovative approach to learning that enhances engagement and creativity; and (3) Environmental Stimulation: Experiences that extend beyond traditional organizational boundaries, enriching the learning process. Overall, the application of VR-based learning platform enables employees to enhance their design thinking skills through effective communication within a distributed platform.enDesign ThinkingOrganization DevelopmentVirtual RealityEmployee TrainingKnowledge OrganizationPeer Reviewed Journal Article10.1007/s11042-026-21405-4