Design Thinking
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Design Thinking
Revolutionized by David Kelly and Tim Brown at Stanford University, Design Thinking is an amazing process used to design, refine, and problem solve as we look for was to make the world better. After spending our first few weeks in Remote Learning practicing our building skills and trying some projects, we wanted to take a step back to think about how we can come up with a new idea, concept, or product. The Design Thinking process is energetic, dynamic, collaborative, and downright fun. We encourage you to read through the steps on this page before trying out some of the Design Thinking challenges we've provided, or using this process to solve a problem you personally care about. At Hawken, we start with Design Thinking at the center of our work in designing solutions. We have added some of our own steps and special touches on this process too; but this week is about practicing this core process. Just by stopping by here, you're on your way to being a better designer, creator, and maker! Remember, as a Hawken Maker, you're empowered to make the world better. You're designing with and for someone else. You do not have to get it right the first time - you rely on feedback and going through many drafts to ultimately make an amazing final product. And there is no limit to what you can make when you rely on your own creativity.
Quick Overview of the DT Steps
Step 1: Empathize
Conduct Research
Learn Everything You Can About Your User
Ask Great Questions
Examine Existing Models
Step 2: Define
Review Interview Responses
Clearly State Problem
Develop Design Statement
Step 3: Ideate
Generate, Generate, Generate! Come Up With As Many Ideas As Possible!
Work Fast - Sketch Quick, Jot Down
Make A Vision Board
Gather Samples That Inspire You
Step 4: Prototype
Build A Model
Make A Blueprint
Consider & Try Out Materials
Make 1 Change With Each new Prototype
Start With Easy Materials (Paper) & Work Up To More Complex
Step 5: Test & Iterate
As User For Evaluatoin
Try To Use The Product
Try It Out In Different Environments
Consider How Well It Works, and How Well It Stays Together
Keep Making Changes & Updates
LAUNCH!
Publish Your Work (& Your Process)
"Give" Your User Your Final Product To Keep
Use Complex, Finer Materials, Machines, & Tools To Create
The Full Scope
Click through this document to get the full Bootleg from the d School at Stanford. This will teach you everything you could possibly need to know as you start your Design Thinking Journey.
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