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This scoping review aims to explore how positive psychological principles are reflected in and applied through Design Thinking approaches. The project systematically screens literature from psychological sources that reference Design Thinking to identify conceptual overlaps with key constructs from Positive Psychology, such as flourishing, strengths, meaning, positive emotion, resilience, and well-being. The review is designed to answer the guiding question: To what extent and in what ways do psychological publications that engage with Design Thinking integrate principles of Positive Psychology? The purpose is to create an evidence-based overview of existing connections, map out thematic patterns, and identify how Design Thinking is already used — implicitly or explicitly — to support human flourishing at the individual, organizational, and societal levels. The expected outcome is a structured synthesis of current psychological literature, identifying opportunities to develop frameworks or guidelines that apply Design Thinking not only as a method for problem-solving but also as a tool for designing solutions that uplift people, promote well-being, and foster thriving systems and communities. This project adheres to the PRISMA-ScR guidelines and aims to contribute to the evolving understanding of how psychology can inform human-centred innovation for the greater good.