Design ThinkingC R A S H C O U R S E

practice IDEO’s method of

design thinking (it’s really for everyone!)

a 10-week design coursein a 1 hour challenge

today,

the source of innovation is YOU

work in a more human way,

work in a more iterative way,

work in a more collaborative way,

work in a more prototype driven way

empathy

problem solving for someone includes a problem

it’s not pretty

what is the person’s context?

how do we receive feedback?

this is going to feel rushed.. and uncomfortable

you’re not going to produce something perfect..

no time to criticize.. just have time to create

your booklets..

grab a partner!DO rather than guess

55 minTOTAL

think about the last time..what did you experience?

thoughts feelings expectations

who’s involved? environment shape, size

what who else? timing

after-thoughts your plan? weight

interview your partnerlisten + take notes

8 min2 X 4 min each

1

dig deeperask why. uncover emotions.

8 min2 X 4 min each

2

“why do you think.. how did that happen.. ?”

reflectwhat is your partner really trying to do?

3 minINDIVIDUAL

3

“evoke humour” “express themselves”

“push their limits”

“feel safe”

“stay efficient”“show love”

3 minINDIVIDUAL

definevalue statements to help you focus

4

ideatewhat would your partner ideally create?

4 minINDIVIDUAL

5

get feedbacklisten for what your partner isn’t saying

did anything change / resonate more?

8 min2 X 4 min each

6

what elements do you keep or change?

iterate 3 minINDIVIDUAL

7

an experience for your partner

build! 10 minINDIVIDUAL

8

test + gain feedbacklisten + learn

8 min2 X 4 min each

9

sharewhat did we learn?

practice

going out to gain more insight, and sooner

getting all your ideas out + gaining clarity

.. it can get uncomfortable + it’s fast!

What’s it like to show unfinished work

to another human being?

How does it feel to have unlimited access to

other peoples’ values, and that you can validate, propose and build a solution.. in an hour?

What part of today would you try to

infuse into your work tomorrow?

thank you!