Sonu Thapa Magar
BICT 2nd Semester
Introduction
• Approach for creative problem
solving
• Process for solving problems by
prioritizing the consumer's needs
above all else.
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Phases of Design Thinking Process
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Empathize
• First stage of design thinking
• Understanding the needs and desires of users
• Critical for designers to develop deep insights into
users' experiences and create solutions
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Define
• Designer uses the collected data from the
empathy stage
• Ensuring that the design team is focusing
on the right problem and setting clear goals
for the rest of the design process
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Ideate
• Creative process where designers generate ideas in
sessions
• Refine and evaluate them based on feasibility,
desirability, and viability
• e.g., brainstorming, mind mapping, and SCAMPER
(Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to another
use, Eliminate, and Rearrange)
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Prototype
• Rough representation of your idea
• Simple experimental model of a proposed
solution used to test or validate ideas
• Create a physical or digital model of your
potential solution to the problem identified
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Figure : Prototype sample
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Test
• Final stage of the design thinking process
• Testing of the prototype with real user
and stakeholders
• Feedback and validation of the solution
• Further refinements to the solution
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Conclusion
• Design thinking process varies
depending on the specific project or
problem being addressed.
• Solves wide range of real world
problem.
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