Design Thinking

 Design thinking 

 

Design thinking is a technique used to identify a solution to a problem in a team. It covers all aspects of tackling a problem and explains how to work towards a conclusion. 

Design thinking has 5 stages: 


Stage 1 Empathise 

This stage consists of understanding what the end user needs and identifying what the final product should be. This stage puts aside the design team’s views to focus on the users’ requirements. 


Stage 2 Define 

The information is stage 1 is gathered and analysed. This stage clearly defines the problem at hand and wat needs to happen to solve it. Empathy with the users should also be maintained to stick to the requirements they give. 


Stage 3 Ideate 

This stage proposes ideas to solve the problem. Usually, the design team would meet and discuss various ideas which may help with solving the problem. This helps to develop a range of alternative views that can be formulated to provide alternative solutions which can be useful if another solution is deemed as problematic. 


Stage 4 Prototype 

A prototype is a version of the final product created without certain features/functionality solely for the purpose of testing if an idea works. The design team would develop a prototype to experiment with different solutions and features. These prototypes are tested by a range of people to get a varied field of different views. 


Stage 5 Test 

Finally, the prototypes are evaluated and created. These will be tested to identify any potential problems and validate the solution according to the users’ requirements. Refinements and adjustments can also be made to rule out problems and derive a complete understanding of the product and its users. 

 

The five-stage design thinking process should provide a stable and viable solution to a problem presented by a user. It will fit to the users’ requirements, be a feasible solution and can be used by a wide range of demographic groups. 

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