Posted in design, work on 05/11/2008 07:00 pm by karen
I’m not sold on either of these definitions/process outlines (particularly for the design thinking), but hey, it’s a place to start.
It may come to pass the the ADDIE model is actually a better outline for design thinking.
Critical thinking
raises vital questions and problems, formulating them clearly and precisely;
gathers and assesses relevant information, using abstract ideas to interpret it effectively;
comes to well-reasoned conclusions and solutions, testing them against relevant criteria and standards;
thinks open-mindedly within alternative systems of thought, recognizing and assessing, as need be, their assumptions, implications, and practical consequences;
communicates effectively with others in figuring out solutions to complex problems.
Design thinking
Define
Decide what issue you are trying to resolve.
Agree on who the audience is.
Prioritize this project in terms of urgency.
Determine what will make this project successful.
Establish a glossary of terms.
Research
Review the history of the issue; remember any existing obstacles.
Collect examples of other attempts to solve the same issue.
Note the project supporters, investors, and critics.
Talk to your end-users, that brings you the most fruitful ideas for later design.
Take into account thought leaders opinion.
Ideate
Identify the needs and motivations of your end-users.
Generate as many ideas as possible to serve these identified needs.
Log your brainstorming session.
Do not judge or debate ideas.
During brainstorming, have one conversation at a time.
Prototype
Combine, expand, and refine ideas.
Create multiple drafts.
Seek feedback from a diverse group of people, include your end users.
Present a selection of ideas to the client.
Reserve judgment and maintain neutrality.
Choose
Review the objective.
Set aside emotion and ownership of ideas.
Remember: the most practical solution isn’t always the best.
Select the powerful ideas.
Implement
Assign tasks.
Execute.
Deliver to client.
Learn
Gather feedback from the consumer.
Determine if the solution met its goals.
Discuss what could be improved.
Measure success; collect data.
Document.
Posted in technology on 05/11/2008 01:54 pm by karen
This is a little test entry coming from Jott.com. You sign up, set up an account, and then use Jott for voice-to-text messages. I’m on my phone right now. I dialed Jott’s number, indicated that I want to upload to WordPress, and started dictating. It will record what I say, transcribe, and then post to the blog. You can also call and dictate messages that it transcribes and sends to whomever you’ve selected from your contact list. You can send it as text, as an audio file, or as both.
I’m curious if this is gonna work.
It’s Sunday, it’s Mother’s Day. I spent the whole morning at the airport with My Gift. She’s going to California to visit her dad and was due to leave at 10:30 AM. I got up at 4:30 to practice, so that I’d be ready to go. I already know that if I plan to practice “later,” later never comes.
We grabbed a quick breakfast and headed to the airport. Where her flight was delayed to 12:30. Hung around and talked and laughed. Checked the board. Flight now delayed to 1:45. Decided to drive to the local bookstore and find some good books and a cup of coffee.
As we were driving back to the airport, I told her how it sucks to wait for planes, but I was happy to get to spend some time with her. “Me, too,” she said. Sweet.
Happy Mother’s Day.
[FYI: I edited the text that was generated by Jott.com. I called in from the car, and the outside noise (I drive a Jeep) caused a sketchy transcript. Still, I think this is a cool little tech toy.]
