In
design thinking we use our current method of problem solving and
change it. We then look for new paths to a solution. Take the normal
problem-oriented strategy and create a new solution-oriented one.
When finding a solution becomes the priority, achieving this allows
for a different approach. Although both end up accomplishing the same
goal, we give them different names.
Now, my bag carries around
everything I need, and became a vessel for random objects. I
collected items that I found along my way and the most important ones
I displayed here, the less I just put back into my bag.
It
contains:
1 planner
1 notebook
1 laptop
1 pair of
headphones
1 entry token to a berlin disco
1 lucky 2 euro coin
1
lighter
1
cigarette case
2 black pens
Through
time, each object was attached to a memory. Each holding a different
emotion in my mind. Relinquishing one would be like removing them
from my soul.
I
would say I am extremely utilitarian. Every thing in my sack is used
on a daily basis. I smoke the cigarettes, use the laptop, listen with
my headphones. Besides the trinkets, which are there for “luck”
the rest are always being used by me.
Design thinking follows a
similar route. You must understand your problem, create prototypes
and test them. Or as Hasso Platner says:
Define the problem,
bodystorm (ideate), prototype, and test.
Using this I can
try several different designs for the photo above. I can change the
background, switch the lighting or buy a better camera. All these
solutions can be solved by sitting down and thinking about my goal.
What am I trying to accomplish? What message am I conveying?
The
idea is to be unique and individual. The key to progress is trying
new things. David Kelly discusses this idea in his TED talk. He
explains “Creative confidence,” a term that shows the lack of
creativity in some people. By an early age if creative minds are not
fostered they become insecure with their creativity. This ends in
them developing practical minds.
All
people have the innate sense of creativity and practicality. It is
human nature. People are hesitant to focus on creativity because
practicality is based in logic. Creativity is not black and white,
and by using your ideas you are gambling with success. People turn to
practicality because of it's high success/failure rate. An example
would be if it were a lottery ticket practicality would win more
times then those with creativity. Yet, creativity would have a better
reward.
When
finding new solutions the best way is design thinking. It is the only
way to explore new options that may work.
From
now on I will use this method in my every day life. When working on a
project, I can look to new ways of doing it. When buying food I can
look for new ways of cooking it. When writing papers I can take a new
angle. Design thinking can be applied to all aspects of life.
