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Design Thinking Action Lab – Take It Home

Step 1: Observe & Reflect

3 Key Takeaways1. Empathize …

– The importance of deep empathy… observing, engaging, and immersing in the user’s context to uncover ideas

2. Prototype & Test …– Many useful tools for prototyping… the emphasis on learning

quickly rather than “getting it right” the first time

3. Space & Tools …– Many superb examples of how to design space and incorporate

tools to improve creativity… whiteboards on wheels; open floor space; ready access to prototyping tools; etc.

Step 1: Observe & Reflect

The Design Thinking Process as I Experienced ItA. Locker room example

Step 1: Observe & Reflect

The Design Thinking Process as I Experienced ItB. d.school methodology as I learned it

1. Empathize2. Define3. Ideate4. Prototype5. Test

Step 2: Apply DT in My ContextStart Small

Step 2: Apply DT in My ContextThink Broadly