Example Reflection – Visualization

Challenge

I use the tool of Visualization, to achieve a shared understanding of a problem space along

with other team members and the stakeholders involved. I use this tool for a school project

that aims to develop an innovative product for seniors.

Selection

I use this tool to implement techniques such as using a multi-issue visualization with a set of

questions or suggestions for discussion to allow a diverse group of stakeholders to learn

from each other in the process of defining the key elements of the project, such as their

scope and limits, as well as being able to identify opportunity areas and solutions to the

project’s problem because, as Angela Myer says: “getting in the habit of doing visualization

is actually a way of cultivating that side of our brain work.”

Application

The project starts by focusing on investigating some basic things seniors think they need

and do not have. Interviewing stakeholders (customers/seniors) is another way to gather the

information to find a solution to a problem. With one-five of the stakeholders who serve as

our main points of contact on the initiative. Interviews are going to be informal interviews.

There, we can ask them about some kinds of problem or problems they have had by doing

some activities and also ask them what kind of products they would like to use as a solution

to a problem or problems.

With the information stakeholders gave us, we could use templates to present that

information in some order. With that done, we can also create illustrative scenarios for a

better understanding of each stakeholder's cases.

With the assistance of creative and innovative tools, such as templates or software, like

images and other representations, we can offer a better way to transmit our ideas of what

the final products will be.

Insight

By applying the visualization tool, I developed my creativity and nonverbal thinking. Also, I

learned to use design apps in a way I could never imagine before. It also reinforced how I

work with other people, how to organize and prioritize my responsibilities, and it showed me I

could get out of my comfort zone. At last, it helped me to start thinking systematically, and

this one last thing is related to the career I'm studying.

Approach

I'd read more articles and more books about design thinking activities since it is my first time

working with design thinking tools. Finally, I would use the visualization tool for the first part

of the process again, but for the next time, I would make more use of the other tools along

with the visualization tool to have a better starting process.


Example Reflection – Visualization Challenge I use the tool of Visualization , to achieve a shared understanding of a problem space along with other team members and the stakeholders involved . I use this tool for a school project that aims to develop an innovative product for seniors . Selection I use this tool to implement techniques such as using a multi - issue visualization with a set of questions or suggestions for discussion to allow a diverse group of stakeholders to learn from each other in the process of defining the key elements of the project , such as their scope and limits , as well as being able to identify opportunity areas and solutions to the project ’s problem because , as Angela Myer says : “ getting in the habit of doing visualization is actually a way of cultivating that side of our brain work . ” Application The project starts by focusing on investigating some basic things seniors think they need and do not have . Interviewing stakeholders ( customers / seniors ) is another way to gather the information to find a solution to a problem . With one - five of the stakeholders who serve as our main points of contact on the initiative . Interviews are going to be informal interviews . There , we can ask them about some kinds of problem or problems they have had by doing some activities and also ask them what kind of products they would like to use as a solution to a problem or problems . With the information stakeholders gave us , we could use templates to present that information in some order . With that done , we can also create illustrative scenarios for a better understanding of each stakeholder 's cases . With the assistance of creative and innovative tools , such as templates or software , like images and other representations , we can offer a better way to transmit our ideas of what the final products will be . Insight By applying the visualization tool , I developed my creativity and nonverbal thinking . Also , I learned to use design apps in a way I could never imagine before . It also reinforced how I work with other people , how to organize and prioritize my responsibilities , and it showed me I could get out of my comfort zone . At last , it helped me to start thinking systematically , and this one last thing is related to the career I 'm studying . Approach I 'd read more articles and more books about design thinking activities since it is my first time working with design thinking tools . Finally , I would use the visualization tool for the first part of the process again , but for the next time , I would make more use of the other tools along with the visualization tool to have a better starting process .