Challenge 2: Design Thinking
This Challenge was to be completed by July 14. If you would like to review the reading and activities, please scroll down.
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Human-centered design is an effective (and FUN) way to approach problem solving. During the process we empathize with users, define the problem, ideate (brainstorm), prototype, and test possibilities! You will be using design-thinking almost every day at Stanford, so take this opportunity to become familiar with the basics.
Stage 1: Read about Human-Centered Design (HCD by +Acumen)
Read this illustrated introduction by IDEO, the design firm that created the word “design-thinking”.
Stage 2: Do the Self-Mapping Activity
What does it feel like to DO design-thinking? Let’s practice by building empathy for ourselves through this self observation activity.
Stage 3: Reflect on Who YOU Are Today
Last time we looked back, at your family and history. Now, let’s think about where you are right now. Today. What matters most to you? How do you want to live, right now? Who are you, in this moment?
Read this illustrated introduction by IDEO, the design firm that created the word “design-thinking”.
Stage 2: Do the Self-Mapping Activity
What does it feel like to DO design-thinking? Let’s practice by building empathy for ourselves through this self observation activity.
Stage 3: Reflect on Who YOU Are Today
Last time we looked back, at your family and history. Now, let’s think about where you are right now. Today. What matters most to you? How do you want to live, right now? Who are you, in this moment?