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Design Thinking ChallengeUX, Design & Customer Engagement

Toronto : March 2017

Welcome

University of GuelphM.J. D’Elia

Librarian / Manager

Facilitator / Instructor

What is design thinking anyway?

Empathize Define Ideate Build Test

Design Thinking Framework

Talking about design thinking is nice.But doing design thinking is better.

The Wallet Project

Design Thinking Challenge

Ready?

Let’s go.

Workbook (p.1)Instructions

Design the ideal wallet.

Time: 3 min

DiscussionHow did that feel?

DebriefThat was NOT design thinking.

That was traditional problem solving.

Let’s start overForm a pair (Partner A + Partner B)

Partner A = longest hair

Today’s ObjectiveDesign something useful and meaningful for your partner.

People first (not products).

Empathize

Workbook (sections 1 + 2)Task

Gain empathy through interviews.

Workbook (section 1)Interview: Instructions

Interview your partner. Take notes.

Switch roles.

Workbook (section 1)Interview: Hints

Have your partner to show his/her wallet

When do they carry it?

Which cards are most important?

How long have they had it?

Workbook (section 1)Interview: Note Taking

Record things that are surprising / interesting.

When does the wallet work as designed?

When is it sub-optimal?

Workbook (section 1)Interview: Go!

Interview your partner. Take notes.

Switch roles.

Time: 4 min x 2 = 8 min

Workbook (section 2)Dig Deeper: Instructions

Conduct a follow-up interview. Take notes.

Switch roles.

Workbook (section 2)Dig Deeper: Hints

Look for stories, feelings and emotions.

Ask why? (a lot)

Forget the wallet. Find out what your partner cares about.

Workbook (section 2)Dig Deeper: Go!

Conduct a follow-up interview. Take notes.

Switch roles.

Time: 3 min x 2 = 6 min

Define

Workbook (sections 3 + 4)Task

Reframe the problem.

Workbook (section 3)

Capture Findings: Instructions

Collect your thoughts.

Re-state the challenge.

Workbook (section 3)Capture Findings: Hints

Think about physical and emotional needs.

Insights are from your perspective (based on what you heard).

Workbook (section 3)Capture Findings: Go!

Collect your thoughts.

Reframe the challenge.

Time: 3 min

Workbook (section 4)Take a Stand: Instructions

Select the most compelling need.

Articulate a point of view.

Workbook (section 4)Take a Stand: Hints

Choose a meaningful challenge.

Find a problem worth tackling!

Workbook (section 4)Take a Stand: Example

Janice needs a way to feel like she has access to all of her stuff. Surprisingly, carrying her purse makes her feel less ready to act, not more.

Workbook (section 4)Take a Stand: Go!

Select the most compelling need.

Articulate a point of view.

Time: 3 min

Ideate

Workbook (sections 5 - 7)Task

Generate alternative ideas.

Workbook (section 5)Radical Ways: Instructions

Create five solutions for your challenge.

Workbook (section 5)Radical Ways: Hints

Generate ideas - don’t evaluate!

Go for volume.

Design something other than a wallet.

Be visual!

Workbook (section 5)Radical Ways: Go!

Create five solutions for your challenge.

Time: 5 min

Workbook (section 6)Share Solutions: Instructions

Pitch your solutions to your partner.

Workbook (section 6)Share Solutions: Hints

Note likes and dislikes.

Look for new insights.

Listen to reactions and questions.

Don’t defend your ideas!

Workbook (section 6)Share Solutions: Go!

Pitch your solutions to your partner.

Time: 5 min x 2 = 10 min

Workbook (section 7)Iterate: Instructions

Sketch a new idea based on feedback.

Workbook (section 7)Iterate: Hints

Consider the responses to your solutions.

Create a variation (or something new).

Provide as much detail as possible.

How does this solution fit your partner?

Workbook (section 7)Iterate: Go!

Sketch a new idea based on feedback.

Time: 3 min

Build

Workbook (section 8)Task

Build a prototype.

Workbook (section 8)Build: Instructions

Make a tangible manifestation of your idea.

Workbook (section 8)Build: Hints

Make something your partner can engage with.

Choose to test one aspect of the overall solution.

Be scrappy and quick - not a lot of time!

Workbook (section 8)Build: Go!

Make a tangible manifestation of your idea.

Time: 7 min

Test

Workbook (section 9)Task

Collect feedback on your prototype.

Workbook (section 9)Share: Instructions

Give your prototype to your partner.

Watch what happens.

Workbook (section 9)Share: Hints

Let go of your prototype physically - and emotionally!

Look for feedback and insights.

Don’t defend your prototype - it is not precious!

Workbook (section 9)Share: Go!

Give your prototype to your partner.

Watch what happens.

Time: 4 min x 2 = 8 min

Debrief

TaskDebrief the design thinking experience.

InstructionsBring your prototypes to the front.

Question 1Who had a partner who created something that you really like?

Question 2Who sees something they are curious to learn more about?

Question 3What are your takeaways from today’s activity?

(Some) core values of design thinkingHuman-centred design

Experimentation + prototyping

A bias toward action

Show don’t tell

Power of iteration

Thank You!M.J. D’Elia

mdelia@uoguelph.ca

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