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# Learning Objectives - Understand the Double Diamond model - Apply divergent and convergent thinking across phases - Integrate design thinking with business strategy - Weeks 1-6: Design thinking process understanding ## 1. The Double Diamond (British Design Council) Four phases, each alternating divergent and conve...
Learning Objectives
- Understand the Double Diamond model
- Apply divergent and convergent thinking across phases
- Integrate design thinking with business strategy
- Weeks 1-6: Design thinking process understanding
1. The Double Diamond (British Design Council)
Four phases, each alternating divergent and convergent thinking:
Diamond 1: Problem Space
- Discover (Divergent): Research, empathy, explore the problem context
- Define (Convergent): Synthesize findings, frame the problem Diamond 2: Solution Space
- Develop (Divergent): Ideate, prototype multiple solutions
- Deliver (Convergent): Test, refine, finalize, and launch (Diagram)
2. Principles of the Double Diamond
- People-Centered: Engage users throughout
- Visual & Inclusive: Make thinking visible, involve diverse perspectives
- Collaborative & Co-creative: Work with stakeholders, not for them
- Iterative: Repeat diamonds as needed
3. DT + Business Strategy
Design thinking is most powerful when integrated with:
- Business Model Canvas: Align design with value proposition and revenue
- Lean Startup: Build-Measure-Learn cycle validates market fit
- Agile Development: Design sprints feed user stories into development
Q1: What is the Double Diamond model?Design process framework with 4 phases: Discover (research), Define (synthesize), Develop (ideate), Deliver (implement). Alternates divergent (exploring) and convergent (focusing) thinking. Q2: What's the difference between the problem space and solution space?Problem space: understanding and defining the right problem. Solution space: generating and implementing the right solution. Design thinking emphasizes spending adequate time in the problem space. Q3: How does design thinking integrate with Agile development?Design thinking's Empathize-Define phases inform the product backlog. Design sprints produce prototypes tested with users. User stories are written based on user research. Agile sprints implement, and testing provides feedback. Q4: What is co-creation in design thinking?Actively involving users, stakeholders, and domain experts throughout the design process, not just as research subjects but as partners in ideation, prototyping, and decision-making. Q5: Why is the Double Diamond called "double"?Two diamonds represent exploring and focusing TWICE: first on the problem (discover-diverging, define-converging), second on the solution (develop-diverging, deliver-converging). Join Discord PreviousTest PhaseNextDesign Sprints