The Design Process
In ideation, design thinking emphasizes creative, diverse idea generation with a focus on flexibility to address challenges effectively. It encompasses a wide range of options, from imaginative to practical.
In this stage, students observe, engage, and empathize with people, analyzing their findings to define problems and develop a clear perspective on user needs and interests.
Testing collects feedback to improve solutions, enhancing design understanding and recognizing failures as essential for effective solutions.
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Define
Understand
Prototype
Understanding is the core of design thinking, involving research, expert conversations, and building knowledge to address design challenges.
This stage of design thinking involves using 'How might we...' statements to comprehend user needs and creating prototypes to materialize and refine initial concepts for development.
Prototyping in design thinking involves swiftly conveying ideas through sketches or simple materials, encouraging early and frequent failure to refine concepts before proceeding in the process.
Ideate
Test
Observe
The Design Process
Parker Haynes
Created on October 3, 2023
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The Design Process
In ideation, design thinking emphasizes creative, diverse idea generation with a focus on flexibility to address challenges effectively. It encompasses a wide range of options, from imaginative to practical.
In this stage, students observe, engage, and empathize with people, analyzing their findings to define problems and develop a clear perspective on user needs and interests.
Testing collects feedback to improve solutions, enhancing design understanding and recognizing failures as essential for effective solutions.
03
01
05
04
06
02
Define
Understand
Prototype
Understanding is the core of design thinking, involving research, expert conversations, and building knowledge to address design challenges.
This stage of design thinking involves using 'How might we...' statements to comprehend user needs and creating prototypes to materialize and refine initial concepts for development.
Prototyping in design thinking involves swiftly conveying ideas through sketches or simple materials, encouraging early and frequent failure to refine concepts before proceeding in the process.
Ideate
Test
Observe