Hacking Design Thinking For Education Part 3: Design Thinking In School

By Oskar Cymerman | @focus2achieve | BAM! Radio Network & Teaching Channel Blogger

Think. Design. Create. Test. Analyze. Think. Design. Iterate. Test. Solve. Improve. Solve better.

Think you're done? Think again!

The Design Thinking Process is really a cycle that looks something like this:

Take the iPhone. Apple releases a new model every year. Why? Profit of course! But, each version is better. It offers something new. Something desirable. Something that solves a past problem and improves the user experience.

So, the next time you create something, take a deep breath and realize that it can be improved. In fact, if you don't improve it, someone else will! iPhone wasn't the first smartphone on the market, but as of August 2, 2016 4:32 PM is THE SMARTPHONE on the market. It is debatable if the iPhone is the best device of its kind, but it's undeniable it is the most popular. At least in the US.

Why? Design Thinking My Friend. Design Thinking.

If that doesn't convince you to TEACH YOUR STUDENTS THE DESIGN THINKING PROCESS, I give up...

Just kidding. I WILL NEVER GIVE UP. AND NEITHER SHOULD YOU.

Today, I use a chemistry example to show you how to teach Design Thinking. You can easily apply it to geography, math, or gym. Or Jim Shoe. Just kidding. If your last name is Shoe, don't name your son Jim. Please...

Here's Part 3: Design Thinking In School. Enjoy!

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Hacking Design Thinking For Education Part 2: The Design Thinking Process

By Oskar Cymerman | @focus2achieve | BAM! Radio Network & Teaching Channel Blogger

Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test.

Go Back and Forth. Get Reactions. Rinse and Repeat.

There are many ways of looking at the design thinking process. The main premise remains the same though: Take Action and Create Something to Solve a Problem of Some Sort.

Below, I describe the most commonly used and taught Design Thinking Process. However, it is not about what the names of the 5 spaces are. Rather, "doing" design thinking is about understanding what each space involves and that the process rarely occupies a single space. In fact, any project will have the designers focusing in one area, but working within the constraints of several spaces. For example, new ideas will occur everywhere along the way to the "permanent" solution, even in the testing stage. And, the process is cyclical - it never ends...

There are always improvements to be made.

This is the second infographic I created as part of the Design Thinking Series. It is a follow up to Hacking Design Thinking For Education Part 1: What Is Design Thinking?

Enjoy!

In my next Newsletter, I will give you the Classroom Approach to the Design Thinking Process, which can be used in any subject when faced with a decision, so Sign Up if you'd like me to drop it straight in your email inbox. And share it with others who might benefit. Or not. The choice is always yours, because You Have The Power. Use It Often.

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Hacking Design Thinking For Education Part 1: What Is Design Thinking?

By Oskar Cymerman | @focus2achieve | BAM! Radio Network & Teaching Channel Blogger

Inspiration. Ideation. Implementation.

There are many ways of looking at the stages of the design thinking process. Many experts believe there are 5 stages to design thinking. Some cite 4 or 6. Others 7 or more.

And guess what? They are all probably correct!

And guess what else? I bet that all of them use Inspiration, Ideation, and Implementation in some way, shape, or form for they are the bare bones basic spaces all innovations go through.

Today, I give you the first Infographic in the Hacking Design Thinking For Education Series I am creating. This is Part 1: What Is design Thinking?

Enjoy, use, and abuse it at your own will.

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