Melissa Pelochinomelissa@dschool.stanford.edu

“Like the scientific method, creative thinking uses well-defined tools, demystifies the pathway for invention, and provides a valuable framework for creating something new.”

-Tina SeeliginGenius: A Crashcourse in Creativity

Design Thinking Process

Let’s Plan a Party!LET’S PLAN A PARTY

YES, BUT…

YES, AND….

Do not judge ideas

Encourage wild ideas

Build on the ideas of others

Be concise

Capture all ideas

Go for quantity

Stephanie

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Stephanie needs a way to feel supported through her college experience because she wants to change what is possible for herself and her family.

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Why Prototype?Make ideas tangible Solicit meaningful feedback from usersLearn quickly with low cost/investmentTry many ideas quicklyReduce emotional attachment

Anything can be a prototype

• Product• Service• Space• Process• System

Favorite Ideas

Create prototypes of your 2 most favorite ideas

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Test

Find a partner, not in your group and share your prototype.

Provide feedback:– 1 Glow– 1 Grow

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21st Century Skills

• Evaluation• Communication • Problem solving • Creativity • Collaboration • Pattern recognition • Courage/Gumption • Adaptability• Leadership

Melissa Pelochinomelissa@dschool.stanford.edu