Design Thinking is a type of work where it's not just for you. You may need to solve other peoples' problems or problems you think are devastating. You can create things that slightly important or things that will change the world.
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When doing design thinking you need to put yourself is other people's shoes. You need to think of the consumers. You need to also check in with other people and collaborate. Not every answer is correct. You need explore other possibilities. You need to be ready for failure. Make prototpyes and multiple versions. Design thinking is very hands on. Like I said you need to try and try and you will fail at least once.
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