![Exercise 3: Problem mind map
15 minutes
On a piece of paper:
1. Draw a node in the centre of the paper called “Highschool [problem]”
2. Spreading out from there create other nodes that relate to the problem
3. Create a spider web of nodes
4. Highlight or circle three top areas/priorities that need to be tackled](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/201designthinking-161110143006/85/201-Design-Thinking-in-Practice-14-320.jpg)
![Exercise 3: Peripherals mind map
15 minutes
On a piece of paper:
1. Draw a node in the centre of the paper called “Highschool [problem]”
2. Spreading out from there create 3-4 nodes that are adjacent industries (who can act as
inspiration) (i.e. Children’s hospital).
3. For each adjacent industry, list 3-4 ideas you can steel from them/things they do really well.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/201designthinking-161110143006/85/201-Design-Thinking-in-Practice-15-320.jpg)
201 Design Thinking in Practice
- 1. Design Thinking Masterclass 201 – Design Thinking in Practice Created by Sara Fortier | Outwitly Inc. | outwitly.com
- 2. Agenda Introductions Recap from 101 and choose problem Exercise 1: Challenge assumptions Exercise 2: Draw the problem Exercise 3: Problem mind map Exercise 4: Brainstorm solutions Exercise 5: Refine and draw your solution Groups present ideas/storyboards Wrap Up and Questions 9:00am 9:05am 9:20am 9:35am 9:45am 10:00am 10:20am 10:40am 10:50am
- 3. Introduction Today’s Masterclass (101 vs. 201) Pier learning session – what did you guys do?
- 4. Stanford d.School process Empathize Define Ideate Prototype Test Last time 101 – Building Empathy
- 7. How it feels Today’s work… The Squiggle of Design by Damien Newman
- 9. Rethink highschool Today we will choose 1 problem from last time to ideate/solve with design thinking methods (dot voting). Problems areas from last time: 1. Lack of empathy and don’t feel like they belong (Need support, respect, inclusivity) 2. Traditional schooling doesn’t accommodate different learning styles, too rigid, (needs more hands-on, interactive learning, adaptive education) 3. Too much pressure and stress, no room or time for personal interests and needs
- 10. Workshop Exercises Break into teams of 3-4 people
- 11. Ideation mindsets 1. Challenge the status-quo (and assumptions) 2. Use peripheral thinking 3. Stand in the future 4. Objectively seek clearly added value 5. Storytelling
- 12. Exercise 1: Challenge assumptions 10 minutes On a piece of paper: 1. Draw a line down the middle of the paper. Title one side “Assumptions”, and the other side “Challenge” 2. On the side titled “Assumptions” list out 5 possible assumptions that you have about the problem, or the organization has about why this can’t be fixed. 3. On the side titled “Challenge” write out 1-2 ways that each assumption could be challenged or changed into a positive.
- 13. Exercise 2: Draw the problem 10 minutes Now that we have identified the problem, lets break it apart and define it further. 1. Think of a few characters for your story 2. Draw the problem as storyboards or as a poster (5 min)
- 14. Exercise 3: Problem mind map 15 minutes On a piece of paper: 1. Draw a node in the centre of the paper called “Highschool [problem]” 2. Spreading out from there create other nodes that relate to the problem 3. Create a spider web of nodes 4. Highlight or circle three top areas/priorities that need to be tackled
- 15. Exercise 3: Peripherals mind map 15 minutes On a piece of paper: 1. Draw a node in the centre of the paper called “Highschool [problem]” 2. Spreading out from there create 3-4 nodes that are adjacent industries (who can act as inspiration) (i.e. Children’s hospital). 3. For each adjacent industry, list 3-4 ideas you can steel from them/things they do really well.
- 17. Exercise 4: Brainstorm solutions 20 minutes Step 1: (3 min) Individually write out as many solutions/ideas as possible. Write each idea on one post-it. Step 2: (12 minutes) In teams, go around the table and share your ideas, build on the ideas of others and add more ideas/post-its. Step 3: (5 minutes) Pick the strongest concept that provides the most value and any complementing ideas. Think about adjacent industries!!!
- 18. Exercise 5: Draw your solution 10 minutes Step 1: Refine solution (10 min). Based on your best/strongest concepts from Exercise 4, refine your solution. Think through all aspects in more detail. Step 2: Draw solution (10 min) Storytelling and properly communicating your ideas is a crucial step in the design thinking process. Now that you have decided on a solution, work with your team to draw it out. (Can be shown as a storyboard or poster) Use words if you need to, but try to focus on images.
- 19. Present Solutions & Storyboards 10 minutes Each group will have 2 minutes to present their initial “problem” scenario and how they came to a solution in their “future” scenario/storyboard.
- 20. Wrap up What did you take away from today? Any questions?
- 21. Resources Prototyping and Testing: Make Tools by Liz Sanders IDEO’s Design Kit (click on the “Implementation” filter) Book: Change by Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation by Tim Brown
- 22. Thank you! Email: sarafortier@outwitly.com Instagram and twitter: @outwitly Linkedin: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/sarafortier Website: outwitly.com