2. Design Thinking Process
The design thinking The 7 steps of the design thinking
process is a creative process:
problem-solving
process, which helps you • Understand
think through problems
• Explore
more
efficiently, systematically, a • Define
nd thoroughly. This method
helps in finding new ideas • Ideate
and discovering
opportunities. Its all about • Prototype
asking questions and
recording your • Refine
observations to find new
solutions. • Solution
3. Understand
Watch and Listen
• Understand what you
are trying to solve and
make connections
between the customer
and the product
• Begin to develop
ideas of what kind of
products might appeal
to customer
4. Explore
Curiosity and Possibilities
• Research current
products to gain a
better idea of how to
create the ideal
product for the
customers
• Find ways of
achieving the wants
and needs of the
customer
5. Define
Clarify and Synthesize
• Chose what you
believe are they best
solutions using your
research
• Figure out how you
can turn those
concepts into reality
6. Ideate
Creativity
• Begin to create
models of your
concept
• Remember to keep
your customer’s
wants and needs in
mind
• Continue to explore
your possibilities and
shape your model
accordingly
7. Prototype
Test
• Create a model or version of the final product
• This will serve as a basis or standard for later stages
8. Refine
Improve
• Take time to explore alternative ways to resolve design
issues
• Pull together any final refinements that will make your
product ideal for the customer
9. Solution
• Find ways of displaying your product
• Use tools to visualize, animate, and present your product
