Design Thinking is a human-centered approach to problem-solving that focuses on understanding users, redefining problems, and creating innovative solutions through iterative processes. It emphasizes empathy, collaboration, experimentation, and creativity to address complex challenges across various domains, including business, technology, and education. Design Thinking typically follows a structured yet flexible process involving five key stages: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test. In the empathize phase, designers gain deep insights into user needs through observation and engagement. The define stage involves framing these insights into a clear problem statement to guide the creative process. During the ideate phase, brainstorming sessions generate a wide range of ideas, fostering innovation and out-of-the-box thinking. The prototype stage focuses on developing low-cost, experimental models of potential solutions, allowing designers to explore different approaches. Finally, in the test phase, prototypes are evaluated with users to gather feedback, refine solutions, and ensure alignment with user needs. This iterative approach encourages continuous learning and improvement. One of the key benefits of Design Thinking is its ability to foster collaboration among diverse teams, enabling them to tackle problems from multiple perspectives. It also promotes user-centricity, ensuring that solutions are practical, feasible, and desirable. Whether developing a new product, service, or process, Design Thinking equips organizations with the tools to innovate efficiently, adapt to change, and remain competitive in an ever-evolving landscape.
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Design Thinking : An Introduction for Engineering Students
2. Roll Name Branch Innovative Idea Novelty Justification Reason for Selection
DC2020BTE0183 Arnab Acharjee EEE
A machine to measure brain
pressure.
A device that does not yet exist in the medical field, potentially providing
important health insights by measuring brain pressure.
Potentially groundbreaking in medical diagnostics, filling a gap for
monitoring brain health in real time.
DC2024BTE0010 Sadananda Das CVE
Bio-sensing wearable for real-time
health monitoring using non-
invasive sweat analysis.
Introduces non-invasive real-time health monitoring using sweat analysis,
which is more convenient than traditional blood tests.
Revolutionizes health tracking for chronic conditions like diabetes
through non-invasive, real-time monitoring.
DC2024BTE0004 Noulevi Yhor CVE
Smart Solar Roads combining
renewable energy and
transportation.
Innovates road infrastructure by integrating solar energy generation and
smart transportation systems.
Creates sustainable infrastructure while simultaneously generating
energy, addressing multiple challenges in urban environments.
DC2024BTE0058 Yaikhom Bishwaraj CVE
Self-healing road infrastructure
system using smart concrete and
embedded nanomaterials.
A smart road infrastructure system that repairs itself, minimizing the need
for frequent maintenance and reducing costs.
Offers a sustainable solution to road maintenance, extending road
lifespan and reducing disruptions from frequent repairs.
DC2024BTE0012 Dondor James Duia AI & ML
AI-driven price forecasting for
vegetables and pulses to aid
farming and trade.
Uses AI for precise, data-driven price forecasting in agriculture, supporting
better decisions for farmers and traders.
Improves decision-making in agriculture with high accuracy,
positively impacting food security and market stability.
BC2024BTE0025 Dolimhangba MNE
Replacement of charging plugs with
electromagnetism-based wall
energy system.
This idea revolutionizes charging by eliminating the need for traditional
outlets and allows power access through the entire wall.
Innovative approach to convenience in power usage, which could
have widespread applications in homes and public places.
DC2024BTE0002 Longsela Juliana Sangtam CVE
Windmills that run on solar energy
where there's no wind, generating
electricity.
Combines renewable energy sources (solar and wind), offering a solution
for areas where wind energy is unavailable.
Utilizes dual renewable energy sources, increasing efficiency and
applicability in diverse environmental conditions.
DC2024BTE0003 MERIBENI KIKON CVE Umbrella with air cooler attached.
A novel way to make an umbrella more functional by adding cooling,
making it useful in hot climates and multifunctional.
A practical solution to a common problem, enhancing the utility of an
everyday object with a simple innovation.
DC2024BTE0038 Rongsennungshi Pongen CVE
Nanobots that detect damage
(scratches or tears) and
autonomously repair materials.
Autonomously repairing nanobots can revolutionize material maintenance
by detecting and fixing damages, extending product life.
A futuristic idea that could be applied in various fields, reducing the
need for human intervention in repairs.
DB2024BTE0106 Ningthoujam Pamheiba Singh CVE
Virtual reality therapy for those
afraid to go to the doctor.
Uses virtual reality to provide healthcare solutions to patients without the
need to visit hospitals, reducing anxiety and discomfort.
Addresses a specific mental health issue by using emerging
technology, providing a unique solution to doctor-phobia.
4. Design Thinking is a human-centered
approach to innovation that combines creative
and analytical thinking. It aims to solve complex
problems by deeply understanding the user’s
needs and iterating solutions.
8. Empathize Goal
Understand the user’s needs and experiences.
How to
Conduct interviews, observations, and user surveys.
Example
A team designing a new mobile app for elderly users
starts by interviewing senior citizens about their daily
tech usage and struggles.
9. Define Goal
Clearly articulate the problem based on insights
from the Empathize phase.
How to
Synthesize research into a problem statement or
"Point of View" (POV).
Example
Elderly users struggle with small text and complex
navigation in mobile apps, making it hard for them to
stay connected with family.
10. Ideate Goal
Brainstorm a wide range of creative solutions.
How to
Use techniques like brainstorming, mind mapping, or
SCAMPER to generate ideas.
Example
The team generates ideas for larger fonts, simplified
navigation, and voice-activated commands for the
mobile app.
11. Prototype Goal
Build quick, low-cost prototypes of the ideas.
[A prototype is a basic, working model of a product or idea
used to test and improve it before the final version is made.]
How to
Create physical models, wireframes, or mock-ups to
explore different solutions.
Example
The team builds wireframes of the app with large
buttons, voice commands, and simplified screens.
12. Test Goal
Test the prototypes with real users and gather
feedback.
How to
Conduct user testing sessions and refine the
solution based on feedback.
Example
The elderly users test the app prototype, and the team
refines the design based on their feedback—like
adding an emergency button and making the font
even larger.
13. Iteration is Key Goal
Keep improving the solution through feedback
loops.
How to
After each testing phase, return to ideation or
prototyping if necessary.
Example
The app team continues to iterate on the design,
making small improvements after each round of user
testing.
14. Example Case Study: Airbnb
Example
Airbnb used Design Thinking to transform their
website experience. After empathizing with hosts
and guests, they redefined the problem and
redesigned their platform with more visual listings
and user-friendly navigation. As a result, their
business grew exponentially.
15. Design Thinking
• User-Centred Solutions
• Encourages Innovation
• Reduces Risk of Failure
• Fosters Collaboration and
Creativity
16. Design Thinking helps create
innovative solutions by focusing
on user needs and iterating
through feedback.
The iterative, flexible approach
makes it applicable across
industries.
Conclusion