Design Thinking - Example

Design Thinking Stages

Let us watch this scenario to understand the problem statement

problem statement.mp4

What is Empathize?

To identify or understand what other see feel or experience, in order to relate to the problem that others might be facing.

You need to understand the problem before you solve it.

What is Define?

Analyzing the observations from the empathize stage to identify the core problem.

Writing a NEED Statement

Ideation

The ideation stage marks the transition from identifying problems to exploring solutions. Here we prioritize breadth over depth as we look for a diverse range of ideas to prototype and test with real people.

While Ideating, we prioritize breadth over depth as we look for a diverse range of ideas to prototype and test.

After ideas are collected, move into the evaluation phase. This is where you can go around the room and discuss the ideas presented to get clarification if needed. One method to quickly evaluate ideas is the dot vote approach. Each person is provided with a limited number of dot stickers that they place on the idea they think is worth pursuing. The top idea or ideas with the most votes (dots) move into the next step to be prototype.

Why Ideate?

To step beyond obvious solutions.
To connect the collective perspective
To uncover unexpected areas of exploration
To create easy and flexible innovative options

Let us consider the root cause of the problem mentioned in the above video.

They have identified the users as citizens who carry water and have empathized with them and understood that citizens get spinal injuries because they carry water over long distances.

Find below the sample solution data sheet with empathy map for the water carrying citizen problem.

Use techniques such as Brainstorming or Reverse Brainstorming to come up with a large number of ideas.

After ideas are generated, evaluate your ideas against the following parameters:

Uniqueness
Ease of Use
Durability
Ease of Design/ Construction
Feasibility

Prototyping - Now what do you think can be the solution for this problem?

Initial Design and a Prototype was developed and tested on the field.

After gathering feedback from the user and further observation, the prototype can be revisited to make minor adjustments or a new idea can be selected for prototyping and testing

solution.mp4

Final product developed by design thinkers to solve the problem of carrying water over large distances

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