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The goal is to ultimately overcome cognitive fixedness and devise new and innovative ideas that solve the problems you
identified. At the end of this process, you will have some ideas to move forward.
Prototype
This is the stage where an idea becomes a real solution. A prototype is a simple experimental model for a proposed
solution. The prototype may not be perfect. The focus of the prototype is to quickly come up with a concrete version of
the idea and see how it will be accepted by consumers. This step isn’t about perfection, but rather, experimenting with
different ideas and seeing which parts work and which don't. Examples of prototypes include a website to test consumer
demand for products, a 3D printed product, etc.
Test
Once you have made a prototype solution available to consumers, you need to observe how they interact with it. During
this testing phase, you collect feedback about your work.
The design thinking process is iterative. At the end of the fifth stage, you may have to return to one or more stages. Perhaps
the test indicates that you need to develop another prototype, so, you will return to the fourth stage. Or maybe it turns out
that you misunderstood the needs of consumers, then, you need to go back to the early stages of the process.
Brainy Fact
Stanford University offers a course called ‘Designing Your Life’, which applies design thinking to
building a joyful career and life. This is one of the most popular courses!
#Digital Literacy
Video Session
Scan the QR code or go to the link to watch the video and answer the questions given
below: Design Thinking Animation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRtAzzitBmA
What are the five steps discussed in this video to understand the design thinking process?
Reboot
1. Design thinking is a/an process. (Fill in the Blank)
2. The DT process can bring about innovation, diversity, and competitive advantage.
(State True or False)
3. Which step of the DT process involves brainstorming?
4. What is a prototype?
5. Using Design thinking, give a solution to the problem “Creating a Better Toothbrush”.
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