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l Reflect/Feedback/Implement: The reflect phase focuses on trying out prototypes with users to gather
feedback on their effectiveness and usability. This stage encourages reflection and continuous
improvement, helping to refine solutions based on real-world insights.
The design thinking technique is most effective when dealing with ill-defined or unknown problems. It may be
necessary to return to a previous phase to iterate and modify until you find a successful solution.
Empathize
Learn about the audience
Observe & Interview
Listen
Ask questions
Define
Define your scope
Look for patterns & insights
Question assumptions
Frame your P.O.V
Ideate
Come up with many solutions
Experiment
Co-create with team members
Brainstorm & select
Prototype
Think Big, Act-Small
Gather feedback
Refine
Learn from users
Reflect
User testing and surveys
Evaluate
Gather learnings
Iterate & Scale
One of the most fascinating examples of ancient Indian design thinking
is the Iron Pillar of Delhi. Built over 1600 years ago, this towering iron structure
still stands tall without rusting! Ancient Indian metallurgists experimented
with a unique blend of iron and construction techniques to solve the problem
of metal corrosion. Their deep understanding of materials and climate helped
them create a pillar that has amazed scientists even today.
Another brilliant example is from the world of ancient medicine. The Charaka and Sushruta Samhitas were
written as detailed medical guides that focused on understanding the human body, diagnosing problems,
and suggesting treatments -even surgical methods! Sushruta, often called the “father of surgery,” described
procedures like plastic surgery and cataract removal thousands of years ago. These ancient scholars didn’t just
collect knowledge --they observed, experimented, and refined their methods, just like modern-day designers
and innovators.
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