Page 6 - First Year Handbook

The Design Process In design, the process is just as important as the final product. A thoughtful
design process guides you from initial ideas to impactful solutions in a
structured way.

By embracing each step—from research and brainstorming to prototyping and
testing—you enhance your creativity and problem-solving skills. Reflecting on
your process allows you to learn from both successes and challenges, making
you a more adaptable and effective designer. Remember, understanding your
journey enriches the value of your destination.

Design Thinking Process
Design thinking is a user-centered approach to innovation that focuses on
understanding the needs, desires, and challenges of people. It involves a
creative and iterative process that combines empathy, critical thinking, and
collaboration to solve complex problems. The process has the following steps:

Engage with users to deeply understand their needs and
Empathise
experiences. Gather insights and problems.

Analyse the research gathered from empathizing to
Define
clearly articulate the core problem.
Brainstorm a wide range of creative solutions without
Ideate
constraints.

Build simple, tangible models of your ideas to explore their
Prototype
viability.

Evaluate prototypes with users, gather feedback, and
Test
refine the solutions.