Activity 1.3.2: Design Thinking in Practice(1 hour 45 minutes)

Activity: 

Scenario: "How might we improve the school experience for international students?"

Steps:

Empathize (15 minutes):

  • Interview peers or imagine the needs of international students.
  • Create empathy maps highlighting emotions, needs, and challenges.

Define (15 minutes):

  • Synthesize insights from Empathize.
  • Develop a clear and concise problem statement (e.g., "International students feel disconnected due to language barriers and lack of cultural activities.").

Ideate (20 minutes):

  • Brainstorm creative solutions using sticky notes or whiteboards.
  • Narrow down ideas by voting as a team.

Prototype (30 minutes):

  • Build a low-fidelity prototype (e.g., sketches, role-play, or simple 3D models using craft materials).

Test (25 minutes):

  • Share prototypes with another group.
  • Gather feedback and iterate on the solution.

Group presentations

  • Each group presents their solution and discusses how they applied the stages of design thinking.



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