Definition formula
Definition formula

Objective

Defining in an operational and precise manner the needs to be addressed.

Description

A clear and precise definition of one's needs is the key in the Design Thinking methodology, since it provides realism and inspiration, as well as the objective that will guide the rest of the process. The formula to be followed is (Fernandez et al., 2020):

  • Description of the person + NEED + need + BECAUSE+ personal situation

Example:

  • A migrant woman living in the city's downtown area NEEDS to travel comfortably to the supermarket BECAUSE she wants to make effective use of her time to be able to carry out all her activities and have free time for herself.

Reference: Fernández, M. J., Caeiro, M., Costa, E., Cuiñas, E., Díaz, F. J., and Mariño, P. (2020). Design Thinking. Guía de iniciación.. Servicio de Publicaciones de la Universidade de Vigo.

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Diana-1
Evaluation dartboards

Objective

Analyzing the ideas put forward in order to select the one that best meets a series of criteria.
Cascos2
Put yourself in my ears

Objective

Understanding the difficulties related to the language of migrant women.
Juegos Design Thinking
Design Thinking Games

Objective

Checking the acquisition of the Design Thinking methodology.
Herramienta Entrevistas finales
Final interviews

Objective

Evaluating the development of the Design Thinking methodology according to the process and the results obtained.
Herramienta DCBE
DCBE

Objective

Evaluating the development of basic employability skills of the migrant woman with whom the intervention is going to take place.
Herramienta PIC-A
PIC-A

Objective

Assessing divergent thinking (verbal, graphic and general) of the migrant woman the educator intervenes with.

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