Design Thinking
A template for solving complex problems using Herbert Simon's Design Thinking methodology through structured innovation processes.
Workflow Steps
Step 1 - Empathize
Conduct ethnographic research, including user interviews and observation, to gain a deep and empathetic understanding of the user's needs, motivations, and pain points in their own context.
Step 2 - Define
Synthesize the research from the Empathize phase to create a clear and actionable "Point of View" or problem statement that is grounded in user needs.
Step 3 - Ideate
Using brainstorming techniques, generate a wide quantity and variety of potential solutions to the defined problem, deferring judgment and encouraging wild ideas.
Step 4 - Prototype
Build low-fidelity, inexpensive prototypes of the most promising solutions. The goal is to make the ideas tangible so they can be tested with users.
Step 5 - Test
Test the prototypes with real users to gather feedback, learn more about the user, and refine the solution. This phase often leads back to the Empathize or Define phase as the team learns more.
The Purpose of Design Thinking
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