Design Thinking Introduction

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📚 Part 1: Quick Check

1. Which is the first step in design thinking?

Empathise

Ideate

Prototype

2. Which step focuses on making a simple model to try an idea?

Define

Prototype

Test

3. Match each design thinking step to its short description:

A. Empathise

B. Define

C. Ideate

D. Prototype

E. Test

1. Try a simple mock-up or model

2. Understand people’s needs and feelings

3. Check if the idea works and get feedback

4. Create clear problem statements

5. Think of many possible solutions

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Activity

WALT: Understand the five steps of design thinking and how they help us design better, more sustainable solutions.

Success criteria: I can name the five steps (Empathise, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test) and give one example of each.

Differentiation: Use sentence starters if helpful; audio explanation available; extension: research a designer's process.

4. In your own words, write what "Empathise" means:

5. Think of a simple school item (e.g. pencil case, lunchbox, water bottle). Describe one problem a user might have with it and which design thinking step helps you understand the problem:

6. Ideate: Write three quick ideas to improve a reusable water bottle for school. (One idea per line)

7. Prototype: Sketch a simple improvement to the item above and label one feature that makes it more sustainable or user-friendly.

8. Exit ticket — List the five steps of design thinking in order:

Design Thinking Introduction

Design Thinking Introduction

📚 Part 1: Quick Check

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Activity

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