Design Thinking &

Innovation
Design thinking can be an effective approach for designing and prototyping new
mechanical projects. By combining empathy and creativity, we can develop
innovative solutions to real-world problems.
Problem Statement
Every successful mechanical project starts with identifying the problem. We'll explore how to define the problem space
and gather insights from users and stakeholders.

The Challenge User Profiles Constraints

Describe the problem that your Identify the users that you are List any constraints that you
project aims to solve. designing for and list their need to consider, such as time,
needs, motivations, and pain budget, or resources.
points.
Empathy Map and User Needs
Empathy is a key element of design thinking, and the empathy map is a useful tool for putting yourself in the shoes of
your users.

User Persona Brainstorm User Needs User Feedback

Create a persona that describes your Brianstorm user needs that you can Get feedback from users on your
user's demographic, background, address with your project. project to identify areas to improve.
and personality.
Ideation and Concept Sketching
The creative phase of design thinking involves generating a range of ideas, evaluating them, and selecting the strongest
candidates.

1 2 3

Ideation Crazy 8s Concept Selection

Brainstorm a variety of ideas to Sketch out your best 8 ideas in Choose the most feasible,
solve the problem. 8 minutes. desirable, and viable idea to
pursue.
Prototype Development and Testing
Prototyping is the process of building a working model or mockup of your project. Testing helps you to identify and
correct any issues before you move on to the final product.

Rapid Prototyping User Testing Iteration

Build a simple prototype to test Test your prototype with users Revise and improve your
your idea quickly. to get feedback on its design, prototype based on feedback
functionality, and usability. and test results.
Feedback and Iteration
Feedback is an essential part of the design thinking process, helping to refine your prototype and improve your product.

Active Listening Iterative Design Collaboration

Use active listening techniques to Use an iterative design approach to Collaborate with your project team
gather feedback from users and improve your prototype based on to identify areas for improvement
stakeholders. feedback and user testing. and share feedback.
Final Product Demonstration
After several rounds of feedback and iteration, showcase the final product to stakeholders and users.

1 Features and Functionality

Showcase the key features and functions of

the product.
Benefits and Value Proposition 2
Explain the benefits of the product and how
it addresses user needs. 3 Demo and Feedback

Demonstrate the product and gather feedback

from users and stakeholders.
Conclusion and Future Scope
In conclusion, design thinking can be a powerful tool for developing mechanical projects that solve real-world problems.
With a focus on empathy, creativity, and iteration, we can develop innovative products that meet user needs.

1 Next Steps 2 Future Scope 3 Takeaways

Outline the next steps for the Discuss the potential for Highlight the key insights
project, including future development of the and lessons learned from the
implementation and launch. product and other related project.
projects.