Chapter 5: Using Design Thinking

Question 1

What are the 5 phases of the design thinking process?

Answer 1

1. Empathize
2. Define
3. Ideate
4. Prototype
5. Test

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Question 2

Empathize

Answer 2

First phase of the design thinking process. Understand users by observing, engaging, and empathizing with them. This helps uncover their latent needs.

Question 3

Define

Answer 3

Second phase of the design thinking process. Clearly articulate the core problem you’re trying to solve, based on your observations during the empathize phase.

Question 4

Ideate

Answer 4

The third phase of the design thinking process. Brainstorm a wide range of ideas and solutions to address the defined problem. This is where divergent thinking (generating a lot of ideas) is important.

Question 5

Prototype

Answer 5

The fourth phase of the design thinking process. Develop simple and inexpensive prototypes of the most promising ideas. These prototypes can be paper models, storyboards, or digital simulations.

Question 6

Test

Answer 6

The fifth phase of the design thinking process. Present prototypes to users, gather feedback, and refine solutions based on their responses. This phase involves quick iterations and learning through actions.