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Design plays a vital role in creating effective solutions. It encompasses aesthetics, functionality, and user experience. Various models, such as the Double Diamond Model, UX Design Model, and Service Design Model, are used to guide the design process.
Despite the diversity of design models, there are common foundational steps. These include understanding the problem, generating ideas, prototyping, testing, and refining the solution. These steps form the core of Design Thinking and enable designers to navigate complex challenges effectively.
One widely recognized design model is the Double Diamond Model. It provides a framework for divergent and convergent thinking, emphasizing the importance of exploring multiple possibilities before narrowing down to a single solution. The Double Diamond Model consists of 4 phases:
1. Discover (insight into the problem)
2. Define (the area to focus on)
3. Develop (potential solutions)
4. Deliver (solutions that work)
Each of the 4 Ds of the Double Diamond Model is discussed in depth. This PowerPoint presentation on Double Diamond Model also touches upon convergent and divergent thinking, which forms the basis of the Double Diamond Model. There is a also a comparison of the Double Diamond Model with Design Thinking.
Double Diamond Model's strength lies in its iterative and non-linear nature, enabling designers to embrace ambiguity, explore diverse perspectives, and discover innovative solutions. By incorporating user feedback and continuous iteration, this model ensures that the final design aligns closely with user needs and preferences.
Double Diamond model is applicable across diverse industries and can be implemented in virtually any context.
This PowerPoint presentation includes slide templates for you to use in your own business presentations.
This PPT slide compares the Double Diamond Model and Design Thinking framework, highlighting their distinct approaches and objectives in the design process. The Double Diamond Model emphasizes divergent and convergent thinking, enabling teams to explore a wide range of ideas before refining them systematically. In contrast, Design Thinking prioritizes understanding user needs, generating creative solutions, and iteratively refining them through testing and feedback. While the Double Diamond Model is a specific framework, Design Thinking offers a more holistic and flexible approach, advantageous in dynamic environments. The slide outlines the Design Thinking process in 5 key steps: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test, making it accessible for non-designers.
This PPT slide outlines 5 essential traits of a Design Thinker: Empathy, Integrative Thinking, Optimism, Experimentalism, and Collaboration. While some individuals may naturally exhibit these traits, formal training is vital for professional development in Design Thinking. The circular visual representation suggests a holistic approach, where each trait contributes to innovative solutions and effective teamwork. Additionally, the slide introduces the Innovation Framework, a strategic tool designed to nurture these characteristics across an organization, aligning employee creativity with corporate strategy. This framework facilitates internal innovation, enabling organizations to adapt to new ideas and shift towards an integrated, employee-driven model. Understanding these foundational traits and the strategic role of the Innovation Framework fosters a sustainable culture of innovation aligned with business objectives.
The Define phase of the Double Diamond Model is crucial for analyzing and expanding information from the Discover phase. Key actions include identifying bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and uncovering hidden opportunities. Designers must take a comprehensive view of the project, considering financial resources, logistics, and market conditions. This phase culminates in a corporate sign-off, determining whether the project proceeds with allocated resources or is scrapped. Top management's endorsement is essential for project support. The Define phase filters ideas from the Discover phase, ensuring only viable concepts align with organizational capabilities and market realities, setting the stage for successful design execution.
This PPT slide presents a framework for managing the transition from divergent to convergent thinking in collaborative design projects. Divergent thinking involves broad exploration and generation of innovative ideas during brainstorming sessions. The transition to convergent thinking focuses on narrowing down ideas to a viable concept, often referred to as the "groan zone," a critical juncture where teams must discard ideas to maintain momentum. The term "groan zone" is linked to Sam Kaner's Diamond Participation Model, highlighting emotional challenges in decision-making. Practical strategies like timeboxing and voting facilitate this transition, helping teams prioritize ideas efficiently and ensure effective project progression. Structured facilitation is essential for navigating this complex process.
Source: Best Practices in Service Design, Design Thinking PowerPoint Slides: Double Diamond Model PowerPoint (PPTX) Presentation Slide Deck, LearnPPT Consulting
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