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,making is the process of making or producing something
making is forming something by putting parts together or combining substances; construct, create, alter,
compose, prepare, drawup
occupation is the process of living
innovation is Process of creating something new
design is the human process of making and shaping things
activity analysis analyze human activity in terms of the human and non human components that are
required to fulfill its identity. intervention plans
assistive technology a broad range of devices, services, strategies, and practices that are conceived and
applied to ameliorate the problems faced by individuals who have disabilities
intervention can be more meaningful if it is in the real enviornment
the maker lab Space that supports everyone by allowing opportunities for interactive design
process
creativity The ability to make or bring a new concept or idea into existence; marked by the
ability or power to create.
paradigm shift not a fixed trait. a move from critical thinking to creative thinking
creativity defies logic
, design thinking is unlocks creativity in decision making through a process of experiencing, ideation,
and prototyping
solving problems through creativity
History of Design Thinking WW 2 impacted strategic thinking and the way American's processed and dealt with
problems
1960s brought more specific approaches to design and Rittell who coined the
phrase "wicked problems"
1970s Simon suggested design be looked at through science or a way of thinking
1980s Rowe published a book titled Design Thinking
19190s IDEO moved the design process into mainstream wth toolkits.
Steps to Design empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test
empathize is to learn about the audience for whom you are designing, by observation and interview
define is to create a point of view that is based on user needs and insights
ideate is to brainstorm and come up with as many creative solutions as possible
prototype is to build a representation of one or more of your ideas to show to others
test is to share your prototype idea with your original user for feedback
what is human centered design? inspiration, ideation, and implementation
What is inspiration? i have a design challenge, how do i get started?, how do i conduct an interview?,
how do i stay human-centered?
what is ideation? the process of generating ideas (as many as possible without regard for evaluating
them)