Design Thinking
: design thinking is the human-centered, structured method of problem-solving, with a central theme of “reframing” problems to think creatively beyond long-standing solutions. Design thinking is part art and part engineering, consisting of a cyclical process of empathizing, defining, ideating, prototyping, and testing solutions to identified problems or needs. Design thinking begins with identifying problems, needs, and wants. It then enters the Design Cycle to address the identified problem, need or want. Through the Design Cycle, design thinking results in the creation of both physical artifacts through fabrication, and digital artifacts (apps, digital photographs and music). Design thinking incorporates aesthetics to find not just a solution, but a beautiful solution that not only serves its purpose but enhances the experience and engagement of the person(s) employing the solution.
ENGAGING IN DESIGN THINKING
Where do problems, needs, and wants exist? Examine 50 Problems in 50 Days to explore how design thinking can provide solutions!
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How do Kindergarteners approach a design challenge, and how do civil engineers, CEOs, and secretaries approach at same challenge?
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Justin Ferrell leads you through a design thinking workshop, inviting you to design and prototype a wallet.
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THE DESIGN CYCLE
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Stages of the design cycle (from the Stanford d.school)
Empathize: Question and observe to understand client need Define: Specify and quantify the parameters of the need Ideate: Brainstorm many diverse solutions to answer the need Prototype: Construct quick mock-ups from everyday materials Test: Evaluate prototypes for efficacy in meeting client need |
PHYSICS PBL - CRASH HELMET DESIGN, PROTOTYPING, AND TESTING
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Our physics teacher collaborated with the Startup Incubator to create and execute a Physics PBL in which students employ design thinking , start-to-finish, to create and test egg crash helmets.
For each phase of the d.school design thinking process, the PBL presents original flipped video lessons, companion content videos on YouTube, student instructional tasks, scoring rubrics, and sample works completed by our students. See the complete PBL at this page. |
SEESAW SITE AND SEW - AN AEC STARTUP INCUBATOR TEAM DESIGN CHALLENGE CONDUCTED AT NUVU
RUBE GOLDBERG MACHINES - THE WACKIEST DESIGN CHALLENGES OF ALL
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