DDD203 - Discover, Define, Develop, Deliver: Design Thinking Report

This report explores the intersection of design thinking and craft, examining their significance in shaping the future of design. It begins by acknowledging the evolution of design from a craft-based practice to a human-centered approach, emphasizing the importance of both craft skills and design thinking methodologies. The report delves into the concept of integrative thinking, which is seen as the foundation of design thinking, and discusses the systematic approach to problem-solving. It highlights the importance of balancing desirability, economic viability, and technical feasibility. The double diamond methodology is discussed as an appropriate framework, and the report concludes by anticipating the integration of design thinking into design practice. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding the type of designer one aspires to be and emphasizes the value of research and continuous learning through experience.

Anticipating design thinking becoming part of design practice.
I believe that design thing is very much powerful tool which can be utilised by designer.
I perceive that it is very much important for an individual to determine the type of designer they
want to become. Another thing which a person should analyse of the objective of becoming
designer. I want to solve the problems as well as bring change in world by becoming a designer. I
have planned that I will develop more understanding about the double diamond approach. I have
also designed that I will depth investigation on craft. As I believe that research strategy will assist
be in becoming good designer and it will also help me in improving my designing procedure.
Design Thinking
Selection of path
When this question has been asked whether craft or future , I
always think that there are really only two paths which artist can
select. I perceive that human centred design can be the way for
improving the future. But by stating this statement that human centred
design is best suited for the future , an individual should not take
interest in craft. I also believe that it is very much important for person
to develop the craft skills. As abilities required for developing the craft
will also be required in the future. I perceive that, it is the craft which
has allowed human being to become designer. I have realised that an
individual who wants to be a good designer is required to develop
specialised abilities as well as core competencies in order to create
beautiful items. I think that an individual in order to become good
designer should have depth knowledge about craft, technology,
environment etc.
Important principles as well as methods utilised in designing field of practices.
I have experienced that converging as well as diverging ideology
is an effective tool when implementing the design thinking. Divergence
ideology includes analysing the problem, identifying the root cause of the
issue, recognising the appropriate solution. I have analysed that
converging ideology includes defining the solution related to the problem
as well as highlighting the area which require improvement. I have
learned that in convergence phase, a person can develop prototypes to test
various hypotheses. I perceive that an individual can learn many things
from the failure. An individual should not be afraid from getting failed, as
this factor encourage person to identify new ways of achieving success. I
consider that the learning which has been gained through failure is more
important as well as valuable. I have experienced that double diamond
methodology is appropriate
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Intend of design Thinking
I think that design thinking starts with integrative thinking which is defined as the
procedure of development of ideas for resolving specific problem. I perceive that design thinking
is all about resolving different issues in systematic manner and in such way that same problem
should not occur in the future. I think that to resolve the issue permanently , one need to
concentrate on problem, user , resources , techniques etc.I perceive that Effective design
thinking is that which has proved to be useful in balancing desirability and have potential to fulfil
the need of people. In addition to this I also perceive that Effective design thinking means
economic viability as well as technical feasibility.