DEEPdt RAPID-CYCLE CHALLENGE

POCKET-GUIDE

Prototype to learn, fail fast, iterate

based on feedback multiple times.
Stop talking & collaborate to create.
Come back to this space to often.

Find the cracks in the system

or experience, there lies your
opportunity for design.

discover

empathize

experiment

Be present, find understanding,

& self-connect with your Users.
Stay Here as long as possible.
Uncover needs, and let your
User lead you.

Utilize this pocket-guide to lead you & your partner, team, or even self
through a rapid-cycle DEEPdt design challenge. It is meant to serve when postits & sharpies just dont cut it...

It is when you need something to hold and thats OK!

produce
Test & collect feedback on
prototype. Return to Experiment
mode for iterations on solution.
Determine Usability, Viability, &
Scalability of your solution.
Go High-Res when ready.

DEEPdt RAPID-CYCLE CHALLENGE POCKET-GUIDE

DEEP design thinking: A human-centered approach to learning, creating, and being through empathy

DISCOVER

DISCOVER
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SHARPIE : 140 characters

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design challenge
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EMPATHIZE

get your USER talkin: let your USER lead convo. Ask Why? Tell me more...

DEFINE: pinpoint a need or

insight of USER

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EXPERIMENT

How Might We Questions :

utilize a variety of 4th words

questions

reactions

possible iterations
TEST : get some feedback from USERS.
Show, dont tell
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SKETCH then MAKE : pick a HMW question to solve 4, sketch

solutions, CHOOSE 1 to physically prototype solution

STORYtell & reflection: who is your USER?

Reflect on where you empathized.