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Introducing design thinking
The document introduces design thinking as a human-centered and collaborative approach to problem-solving that is creative, iterative, and practical. It outlines the design thinking process, which includes mindsets such as empathy, and modes like defining, ideating, prototyping, and testing to foster innovation through diverse perspectives. Key takeaways emphasize that design thinking prioritizes people and involves multiple disciplines for effective problem resolution.
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Introduces the topic of design thinking, presented by Zaana Howard from QUT on March 8, 2013.
Explains what design thinking is, emphasizing its human-centered approach and integration of business, technology, and people.
Covers the mindsets essential for design thinking, highlighting empathy, mindfulness, experimentation, and collaboration.
Details modes of design thinking: Empathy, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test, along with their purposes and examples.
Highlights the non-linear nature of design thinking and the importance of collaboration among diverse perspectives.
Summarizes the core concepts of design thinking as an approach to problem-solving, including a focus on people and process.
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Introducing design thinking
- 1. introducing... design thinking Zaana Howard | Associate Lecturer | Information Systems School QUT | 8 March 2013
- 2. two things: What isdesign thinking? The design thinking process
- 3. what is design thinking?
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- 5. design is evolving... h"p://designtaxi.com/ar4cle.php?ar4cle_id=415
- 6. to design thinking… Timeline detail by Garrettc http://www.flickr.com/photos/garrettc/2575214144/
- 7. design thinking startswith... We are Snook http://web.fumsi.com/go/article/use/64147
- 8. design thinking isa human centred & collaborative approach to problem solving that is creative, iterative & practical. (Brown, 2008)
- 9. design thinking integrates... business (viability) people technology (desirability) (feasibility) Adapted from Brown (2008).
- 10. Is a balanceof thinking... From Mar4n (2009)
- 11. a note onlanguage: user centred design; human centred design; user experience; design thinking (+ more...) often interchanged, all related but each has its own distinct definition, history and foundations
- 12. the design thinking process
- 13. design thinking comprises mindsets & modes
- 14. design thinking mindsets empathy show don’t tell experiment h"p://dschool.stanford.edu/wp-‐content/uploads/2011/03/BootcampBootleg2010v2SLIM.pdf 14
- 15. design thinking mindsets mindfulness action oriented collaboration h"p://dschool.stanford.edu/wp-‐content/uploads/2011/03/BootcampBootleg2010v2SLIM.pdf 15
- 16. design thinking modes Hassno Platner Institute of Design design thinking modes
- 17. design thinking modes Empathy: when you feel what the other person is feeling and can mirror their expression, their opinions, and their hopes. Why? to discover people’s explicit and implicit needs so that you can meet them through your design solutions. Hassno Platner Institute of Design design thinking modes
- 18. example understanding how the elderlywith arthritis take medication 85 years by jaded one http://www.flickr.com/photos/druggedmoon/18505313/
- 19. design thinking modes Define: Defining the problem using a unique, concise reframing of the problem that is grounded in user needs & insights Why? expose new opportunities by looking at things differently; guide innovation efforts; make sure we’ve identified something worth working on Hassno Platner Institute of Design design thinking modes
- 20. design thinking modes Ideate: generating many possible solutions to a problem Why? generate maximum innovation potential in a short amount of time; incorporate different perspectives; build excitement Hassno Platner Institute of Design design thinking modes
- 21. example design thinking forbetter healthcare derived from experience from hotel and airline industries http://www.psfk.com/2010/02/does-healthcare-need-a-shot-of-design-thinking.html http://www.priestmangoode.com/content/uploads/The-Health-Manifesto.pdf
- 22. design thinking modes Prototype: is creating a concrete embodiment of a concept which becomes a way to test your hypotheses get you closer to your final solution Why? to gain empathy; to explore; to test; to inspire Hassno Platner Institute of Design design thinking modes
- 23. prototyping fail early failoften cost of failure vs. project time
- 24. design thinking modes Test: testyour concept with users using your prototypes/ Why? To understand how users understand and use the concept. It is a way of continuing to gain empathy for your users and evaluate your solution. Hassno Platner Institute of Design design thinking modes
- 25. example Mayo Clinic examroom redesign Watch a video about the exam room rediesign: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8eftsNB9xs
- 26.
- 27. non linear processexample Brown (2008)
- 28. modes of thinking flare focus Hassno Platner Institute of Design, Stanford University
- 29. how design feels Daniel Newman, Central Office of Design
- 30. key is collaboration: mostproblems are too complex for one person. multiple perspectives, skills, disciplines, experiences and knowledge is key.
- 31. top three takeaways: • design thinking is an approach to problem solving & innovation • 5 modes of design thinking guide the design process • people first! Zaana Howard | QUT @zaana | zaanahoward@gmail.com | zaanahoward.com