Design Thinking
Here’s Why and How Anyone Can Be a Designer.
I introduce a simplified and methodical view of the design approach based on experience.
I design artificial intelligence systems for a living. I am also a parent. In this article, I will show you how relatable these two jobs are and how the skills needed for each are translatable and transferable to each other.
We all design things daily without noticing we design them. Writing, editing, preparing food, gardening, and many other chores require design thinking and approach.
If you are raising kids, you certainly undertake some design activities. You may be designing their daily routines and many needs.
Before taking a design activity, we need to understand the problem. A design activity solves a problem and produces a solution. Designers start asking questions. Good questions and an attempt to answer them bring solution options.
An analysis is a vital part of the design process. Sometimes we may not be aware of conducting design, but we always compare and contrast things. Our mind works very fast.
When we come across an obvious solution, we sometimes rush to implement it. Quality solutions require time and effort. A little extra…
