🎨 Part 1: Design Thinking Basics

1. Which of these is the FIRST step in the design thinking process?

Testing the solution

Empathising with users

Building a prototype

Brainstorming ideas

2. What makes good design? (Select all that apply)

It looks attractive

It's easy to use

It solves a problem

It's expensive to make

3. Fill in the blanks: Good design balances _____________ and _____________ to create solutions that work well for users.

4. What does "user-centred design" mean?

✏️ Part 2: Design Challenge - Household Item Redesign

5. Choose ONE common household item from the list below (or choose your own):

Ideas: toothbrush, remote control, door handle, light switch, kitchen spatula, computer mouse, water bottle, alarm clock

My chosen item: _________________________

6. In the space below, sketch your ORIGINAL item and identify 2-3 problems or areas for improvement:

Problems I identified:

• _________________________________________________

7. Now sketch your REDESIGNED version with innovative changes that enhance usability:

🚀 Part 3: Design Reflection

8. Write a paragraph explaining the reasoning behind your design choices. Consider: What problems did you solve? How does your design improve the user experience? What materials or features did you add/change?

9. Creative Challenge: If you could design an app to help people use your redesigned item better, what would it do?

10. Rate your design on these criteria (circle a number 1-5, where 5 is excellent):

Creativity: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5

Practicality: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5

Problem-solving: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5

DVC Design Challenge Worksheet

DVC Design Challenge Worksheet

🎨 Part 1: Design Thinking Basics

✏️ Part 2: Design Challenge - Household Item Redesign

🚀 Part 3: Design Reflection

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