Week 04: Design Thinking + Final Project

You will be introduced to the design thinking process and learn how it connects to your final project. We’ll also dive into competitor analysis method that helps designers understand the competitive landscape of your project. You will also learn to use FigJam as a collaborative tool for team activities throughout the semester.

Topics

• Design Thinking Process
• Competitor Analysis
• Figjam

Class Activities

1. Team Formation
2. Intro to FigJam
3. Conduct a Competitor Analysis

Assignment 2: Empathize – Competitive Analysis & User Research

Helpful Links

• Figjam: https://www.figma.com/figjam
• Design Thinking Process
  • https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/article/5-stages-in-the-design-thinking-process
  • https://web.stanford.edu/~mshanks/MichaelShanks/files/509554.pdf
  • https://www.ideou.com/pages/design-thinking
  • https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/our-resources/the-double-diamond/
• Research Methods
  • https://designthinkmakebreakrepeat.com/toolkit
  • https://www.designkit.org
• Competitor Analysis