This document provides an overview of design thinking and empathy methods. It discusses field observation, deep user interviews, empathy maps, journey maps, and persona development as tools to gain empathy and understand user needs. Field observation involves observing users in their natural environment to understand behaviors. Deep interviews use open-ended questions to elicit stories and uncover user insights. Empathy maps and journey maps can help generate interview questions. Insights from interviews and observations are analyzed to identify user needs and inform the creation of user personas. The goal is to truly understand users and address their needs through the design process.