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--- design-thinking [2024/10/21 08:47] – Ihab Ahmed
+++ design-thinking [2024/10/21 22:23] (current) – Ihab Ahmed
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 ===== 1. Empathize =====
-Begin by deeply understanding your users and their needs. Engage with potential customers, observe their behaviors, and immerse yourself in their environments.
+Begin by deeply understanding your users and their needs. Engage with potential customers, observe their behaviors, and immerse yourself in their environments. Utilize an [[Empathy Map]] to visualize user insights, capturing their thoughts, feelings, pains, and gains, which will help guide your design process effectively.
-  * **Example**: Conduct interviews with potential users of your app to learn about their daily challenges with similar products. Shadow them as they use existing solutions to identify pain points.
+  * **Example**: Conduct interviews with potential users of your product or app to learn about their daily challenges with similar products. Use an [[Empathy Map]] to document their thoughts and feelings during these discussions, and shadow them as they interact with existing solutions to identify pain points.
 ===== 2. Define =====
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 Conduct thorough testing with your prototypes to gather feedback. This stage is crucial for refining your solutions and understanding how users interact with your product.
   * **Example**: Share the prototypes with a group of target users and observe them as they navigate the app. Collect their feedback on usability and features, then iterate on the design based on their input.
-===== Use the Non-Linear Way =====
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-While these stages are presented linearly, remember that design thinking is inherently non-linear. You can revisit and iterate on stages as needed, allowing for a flexible approach to problem-solving. This adaptability is key for startup founders navigating the ever-changing landscape of entrepreneurship.
 ===== When to Use (or Skip) Design Thinking =====
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 However, design thinking isn't always necessary. If the problem is already well-defined or you're making incremental improvements to an existing product, it may not add much value. It's best used when facing complex, user-driven challenges that require innovative, fresh perspectives.
+===== Use the Non-Linear Way =====
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+While these stages are presented linearly, remember that design thinking is inherently non-linear.
+===== Further Reading =====
+Want more stories? Here’s [[The Birth of Design Thinking]].