
Design Thinking at NOMS
Using Design Thinking to Solve Real-World Problems
Reviewing What We've Learned
The Design Thinking Process includes 5 steps.
- EMPATHIZE
- DEFINE
- IDEATE
- PROTOTYPE
- TEST (But we will switch out TEST for PRESENT)
The Design Thinking Process as QUESTIONS
Who are the people struggling with the identified problem?
- Identify WHO (user, client, customer)
- Identify WHAT they NEED
- Sometimes this step is called "need-finding"
What are the ways we could approach solving the identified problem?
- Identify WHY the problem needs solving
- Write a problem statement
- Include the user, the need, and reason to solve the problem
How can I solve the identified problem?
- Brainstorm a list of ideas for solving the identified problem
- Eliminate ideas that are impractical or infeasible (not in the realm of reality)
What will I design and build a prototype based on my ideation?
Prototypes may be
- An app
- A campaign
- A service
- A product
How well is the prototype working to meet the user's needs?
- Let your users try out your prototype
- Use their feedback to improve or launch your prototype
What might I do better based on user feedback
- Design Thinking is a recursive process, which means you may have to repeat certain steps in order to perfect your ideas
- If you test your prototype, and it doesn't quite meet the needs of your user, ideate again, refine or recreate the prototype, and retest until you succeed
Watch! Real Student Innovations in Action
These videos demonstrate what students can do when they applied the Design Thinking Process in the real world. It's pretty impressive!
Project Invent - A Team's Journey
Unwind
This invention helped me write again - BBC Stories
Jerry the Bear