From the historical development and application summary, connotation and application, design level, implementation process and method, combined with the case creation using design thinking, analyze the thinking of design thinking in the art creation of new media.Design thinking provides the thinking methods and research methods for the creation of new media art. It is the process of thinking and exploring thinking and practice. At the same time, it also focuses on the process of thinking, seeking knowledge and solving problems in media art innovation. Design thinking uses interdisciplinary methods to study the relationship between people and "things", people and "people", people and "culture" in the field of new media art innovation.