How to Solve Problem Creatively !
Design thinking is a design methodology that provides a solution-based approach to solving problems which is extremely beneficial for undefined problems. It is like a machinery system, where every gear has to function in order to get a successful outcome. And so is in the “Design Thinking” process, because all five stages are very crucial.
1. Empathize — Research User’s Needs
Commencing stage of the Design Thinking process is for gaining empathic understanding of the problem. In this stage we work to understand people within design challenge and to analyze the way they do things besides their physical and emotional needs. As well as, we try to find what is meaningful for them? Most importantly, observing how they interact with the society gives highlights on what they think and feel. Which will help us to strike on insights and discover an appropriate but innovative solution.
However, it’s always difficult to hit on, the reason is our brain automatically filters and bombards lot of information without even realizing it. So, to be a good design thinker we have to remove that filter and think like a child (open minded and ready to accept every idea).
2. Define — To Define Problems & Needs
We combine information which is generated and gathered during Empathies mode. Also, the define mode is all about bringing clarification and focus to the design space. We have to define the challenge on the basis of what we learned and noticed from the user. This is where we analyze our inspection and combine them to define a key problem. The aim of this stage is to create purposeful and actionable problem statement. The key element is to understand the targeted group and what’s their pain. So, we can define or redefine the problem in order to get a satisfactory result.
3. Ideate — Creating Ideas & Assumptions
Now that the problem is apparent and we have a human-centered problem statement, we have to brainstorm and think out of box. As well as With a solid background of knowledge its important to generate as many problem solutions and ideas as we can and have to prioritize breadth over depth as we are finding for wide range of ideas. Lastly, we have to challenge ourselves to go beyond minor adjustment and look for alternative ways to identify innovative solutions.
4. Prototype — Experiments of Problem Solutions
In the prototyping stage we turn ideas into physical form to experiment and get feedback from the small groups of people. We produce number of inexpensive and scale down versions of product in order to scrutinize the solutions/ideas. It is an early built model to test the concept, process or a basics of a future model and get reviews from society to get the real experience of a product. Now we have a clear sight on how a real user would think and feel when interacting with the product. So, at last, it is revised and modified according to the report results. (Note: — Paper prototyping is a widespread method for prototyping any product or a specific feature found within product).
5. Test — Testing the Final Outcome
In the last stage of process, we precisely test the final product. By testing, we’re seeking to learn if we’ve made any impact on the users’ feeling to the problem(pain). The results generated are often use to redefine one or more problems.
“For a successful product or service, we have to gain intimate understanding of people who might use it.”
