My Design Approach
My Design Approach
There are numerous methods to approach the design process when creating a solution to an issue. Like any other designer, I adhere to the traditional design process, but there are several steps that are essential to me. My design approach' fundamental principles are:
Intro:
The design technique I practice is known as The Double Diamond Approach, and it is composed of two parts: the problem space and the solution space. The designers analyze a problem in the problem space, consider its complexity, and develop a detailed statement of the issue. The most distinctive design elements and principles, like creativity and uncertainty, are found there. The development of concepts, their visualization, and the testing of prototypes take place in the second stage, the solution space. This phase is finished when the finished product is created and delivered to the consumer. Discover, Define, Develop, and Deliver are the four processes that make up the overall process; let us discuss each one in more detail.
Discover:
The discovery stage, also known as the exploration stage, is where the team investigates the underlying issues and performs research to pinpoint the specific challenge. This step's primary goal is to gather and analyze data regarding the design challenge. Divergent indicates all information and ideas are considered during this process. This process is done using various techniques, including mind maps, multi-perspective problem framing, reverse brainstorming, dark research, and field research. Primary research, or field research, uses a variety of techniques to investigate the central issue. Observation, focus groups, and interviews are all included in the field research.
Define:
In this step, the problem is clearly defined using the problem space data that was gathered during the Discover phase. The team will be able to proceed with the prototype development and testing phase thanks to this convergence. To create a viable, concise brief, this step entails evaluating the evidence and sorting the concepts. In this step, the problem is defined using several techniques, including affinity diagrams, user stories, root-cause analysis, and the 5 whys.
Develop:
The first stage of the solution space is development. In this phase, the team creates prototypes of the solution and uses a divergent testing method to test it with end customers. First, the team will need to identify each target user by creating user personas for them. Personas assist in visualizing the users' traits so that the development team can take them into consideration. Rapid prototyping, consumer journey mapping, storytelling, and minimum viable products are a few of the tools employed in this process.
Deliver:
Delivery is the final stage in the Double Diamond process, however, the relationship between the product's designer and the public is not over at this point. After the product is delivered, the team begins to gather user reviews and skill assessments. Future iterations of the product are enhanced using these commons and customer feedback. The Deliver stage is a conversion where concepts are condensed into a single output. Users' opinions and comments on the product are solicited through surveys, which are used to gather user feedback data. Think Out is another technique in which customers speak aloud about their experiences with the product.
P.S- I'm still learning, so the design process may change based on the needs of the project, but so far, incorporating these phases has improved my ability to comprehend and approach difficulties.