TENZ Design Thinking in Action

Understanding how designers think before making Year 7-9 Technology & Design 60-minute workshop

The TENZ Design Process

Kākano (Notice) & Tipu (Empathise)

Activity: Notice & Wonder Look at the image carefully Write down 2 things you notice Write down 1 thing you wonder Identify who this problem affects

Māhuri (Define)

Activity: Create a Clear Problem Statement Work in groups of 4 Complete these sentences: 'The problem is...' 'This affects...' Make it specific and clear

From Problem to Solution

Now we understand the problem clearly Next: Generate creative solutions Remember: No judging ideas yet! Quantity over quality at first

Puāwai (Ideate)

Activity: Brainstorm Solutions Each group lists 3-5 ideas No judging or criticizing yet Quick sketches encouraged Think outside the box! Build on others' ideas

Whakamana (Analyse)

Activity: Choose Your Best Idea Circle your group's best solution Answer these questions: Why is this the best idea? How does it help your stakeholder? What makes it realistic?

Hauhake (Develop) & Waihanga (Create)

Activity: Quick Create Draw a detailed labeled sketch OR Build a simple physical model Include in your design: What it is and how it works Key features that solve the problem

Te Huia (Evaluate)

Activity: Share & Improve Each group presents their solution Explain your idea in 2 minutes Share one thing that works well Identify one possible improvement Give constructive feedback to others

Reflection & Learning

Complete these sentences: Something I learned today was... The TENZ stage I understand best is... One stage I found tricky was... How might you use this process outside school?