The article presents a review of the contributions of visual think­ing and design thinking to project management. First, it explores historical milestones and key aspects in the understanding of the development of design management, then it presents its main meanings, definitions, and reference au­thors. Subsequently, it moves on to understand the contributions of communica­tion, visual thinking, and design thinking, by highlighting their potential in the dynamic design. Finally, it offers a synthetic assessment of the scope of the field of design management as a practical and research specialty describing its current perspectives.