DESIGN THINKING
&
DESIGN METHODS
MODULE 5 : 19.04.22
STEP 5 : TESTING - Validating of proposed solution
STEP 5
Design Methods - Test
Mindsets
•Reiterating Prototypes
•Evaluating in Reality
•Defining Strategies
•Learning to course correct
STEP 5
Testing : Physical & Digital solutions
A Solution Prototype is a method in which users are observed engaging in
planned activities around prototypes of proposed solutions. Two types of
Solution
Prototypes are used in this method:
(1) Appearance Prototype,
which simulates the appearance of the
intended offerings
(2) Performance Prototype,
which primarily simulates the functions of the intended offerings.
Through observations on these prototypes, user experiences are revealed to
validate
or invalidate assumptions about proposed solutions.
Solution Prototypes are tested and validated in simulated environments.
Information is gathered through observing the interactions and is recorded
with video
or note taking. The observations are then analyzed to understand users’
experiences and the impact they might have on proposed solutions.
BENEFITS INPUT OUTPUT
Encourages iterations Selection of solutions to Refined solutions based
Focuses on experience prototype that can benefit on direct user feedback
Helps refine ideas from user feedback and observations of their
Makes abstract ideas concrete experience
Supports decision making
STEP 5
Design Methods - Test
Pilot Development & Testing Platform Plan
Placing offerings in the marketplace to learn how Planning solutions as platforms using platform
they perform and how users experience them principles and attributes
BENEFITS BENEFITS
Creates plans Considers solutions over time
Encourages iteration Defines strategies
Makes abstract ideas concrete Creates options
Provides evidence Builds higher-level systems
INPUT INPUT
Selected solutions and their development plans Collection of planned solutions Platform principles,
Access to key stakeholders in the offering launch attributes, and examples
OUTPUT OUTPUT
Results based on assessment and analysis of offerings in A plan showing reconceived solutions as platforms
the pilot market
MODULE 6 : 26.04.22
STEP 6 : IMPLEMENTATION - Bring solution to life
STEP 6
Design Methods - Implementation
Mindsets
•Focusing on detailing
•Remember why you started
•Making it future-proof
•Stretch & Be inspirational
STEP 6
Design Methods - Implementation
3 Lens Audit Defining Strategies
Understanding how fit the solution is against the 3 Creating strategic plan that documents the
lenses of design thinking journey & future roadmap
Check against the 3 lenses
Answer 2W & 1 H
Desirability : is it fulfilling the user needs or solving a burning
WHY are we doing this project (problem area,
problem (should not create another set of problems)
challenge , opportunity)
Feasibility : Is it possible to implement the solution. Work on
WHAT is the solution direction (broad plan of
breaking the features into phased launches as
approach that removes or reduces the pain point
variants or upgrades
HOW are we executing it in a product or a service to
Viability : approach it as your company or brand that needs to run
create a differentiated user experience
profitably & sustain. Also why should anyone invest in it
STEP 6
Challenges / Objective / Approach / Options / Validation / Result / Vision
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