Defining App Problems and Users
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Objective
I can define a problem statement that my app will solve and identify the target users.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Design Thinking is a 5-step process used to develop meaningful ideas that solve real problems for a specific group of people.
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The five steps of design thinking are: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test.
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In the 'Define' step, you formulate a problem statement after analyzing interviews to understand the needs people are trying to fulfill.
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Practice
11 questions
What is the primary goal of the 'Empathize' step in the design thinking process?
In the 'Define' step, what is the purpose of underlining verbs or activities mentioned by users?
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Exit ticket
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“Imagine you want to design an app to help teenagers. Based on the design thinking process, define a problem statement and identify the target users for an app that addresses a specific need or challenge faced by teenagers today.”
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