The document explores design thinking as an iterative, user-centered approach to solving problems through empathy, understanding user needs, and collaboration. It outlines key phases: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test, emphasizing the importance of creativity and analysis in generating innovative solutions. The goal is to foster skills that help designers effectively address user challenges by deeply understanding their pain points and motivations.

1. Design
Thinking
Hum
an-centered
design
EGE 116
LESSON 11

2. Presenters:
Lorena Leal
Ma.Felisa Rosario
Delmark Santiago
Stephanie Ancheta
Angeline Maniquez

3. OBJECTIVES
1. Understand the principles and process of design
thinking;
2. Apply design thinking techniques to real-world
problems: and
3. Foster collaboration and teamwork skills.

4. What is
design
thinking?
An iterative process to tackle a set of problems

5. It's also about how it works.
Digging
deeper
into
design
Design is not
merely about
the visuals.

6. A solution-
based
approach
There is no linear
way to tackling
design problems

7. Hands-on
method
A non-traditional
way of coming up
with a solution

8. Design thinking goals
Have a thorough
understanding
of the user
Challenge existing
assumptions
Redefine
problems and
innovate new
solutions

9. Design
thinking is
immersive.
It brings together observation, analysis, and
research to make design work for students.

10. Enhanced
problem
solving
There are no shortcuts;
designers must not
jump immediately to
the first solution.
The entire process is
iterative and expansive.

11. Completely
Iterative
Go through a loop
of understanding,
creating, & learning.

12. Highly
Creative
Frame and
approach a problem
differently to figure
out a unique solution

13. User-centered
At the core are the wants and needs of customers.
Design thinking
revolves around what
works best for them.
Try to understand
their pain points
and motivations.

16. EMPHATIZE
is the secret
weapon.
You need to
understand and
share the feelings
of other people.

17. Observe,
engage,
immerse
Ask the right questions and
put yourself in their shoes
Study and understand users

18. DEFINE
Is the
aspects of
problems
You need to define
or adress the the
specific problem or
issue.

19. IDEATE
Is where
ideas are
generate
You need to develop
your solution by
brainstorming and
researching.

20. PROTOTYPE
Start building a
solution despite
not being perfect.

21. Do it quick and dirty.
Build the prototype so
you can quickly
experience and
interact with the idea.

22. TEST
Ask for student
feedback on
your prototypes.
Find out how student
feel about the lesson
at hand.

23. Design
thinking
is about
doing.
Empathy is key.

24. THANK YOU
FOR
LISTENING!