Design Thinking Process Overview

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What is the purpose of the design thinking process?

To minimize the quality of the product

To slow down the process intentionally

To generate the best possible product for the audience (correct)

To maximize working hours for higher pay

What are the five core phases of the design thinking process?

Empathize, plan, execute, deliver, evaluate

Empathize, define, ideate, prototype, test (correct)

Understand, propose, develop, analyze, assess

Survey, create, implement, review, finalize

What does 'fast is good; efficient is much better' imply in the context of product development?

Quality should be prioritized over speed

Inefficiency is acceptable in the design process

Speed is more important than quality

Efficiency complements speed in product development (correct)

Why is design thinking considered a human-centric process?

Because it focuses on understanding users' needs and experiences Signup and view all the answers

What sets design thinking apart from simple rapid prototyping?

Design thinking involves iterative processes and user empathy Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about working smarter without working harder?

It encourages finding ways to speed up tasks without compromising quality Signup and view all the answers

What qualities are associated with design according to the text?

Creativity, lateral thinking, and intuition Signup and view all the answers

How does design approach problem-solving according to the text?

By making sense of a problem space through proposing and trying solutions Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of design thinking in terms of 'how things ought to be' versus 'how things are'?

Focus on envisioning a better future state Signup and view all the answers

What is thinking primarily about?

Making sense of the world and deciding how to respond Signup and view all the answers

How do designers effectively communicate ideas according to the text?

By clarifying concepts through models, sketches, and stories Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical aspect of design thinking according to the text?

Being solution-focused and proposing ideas for a problem space Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of the Empathize phase in Design Thinking?

To understand the values of the users. Signup and view all the answers

Which step in Design Thinking involves unpacking empathy findings into needs, insights, and scope?

Define Signup and view all the answers

What activity is recommended during the Empathize phase to build user empathy?

Conducting surveys, interviews, and observation sessions. Signup and view all the answers

In Design Thinking, what is the purpose of defining a clear problem statement?

To guide the direction of problem-solving. Signup and view all the answers

Which step in Design Thinking involves getting ideas out of your head and into the world?

Prototype Signup and view all the answers

What is the key purpose of the Test step in Design Thinking?

To gather feedback, refine solutions, and continue learning. Signup and view all the answers

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