OBJECTIVE: Designing with the user and not for the user
This video includes a step-by step instructions for completing the warm activity using the design thinking process. Watch how the activity is done.
After the completion of the activity in the class, talk about the shift in their understanding of their partner’s needs. Guiding questions: 1. Are the two design same or different? If yes, why? 2. What is an important skill that will help understand our user better? |
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Since the bag activity is done in pairs. Here are 3 ways to help you do the paring exercise.
Picture cards: Hand out cards with images on such as strawberries, blueberries, blackberries etc (two of each image). Then get them to find the partner with a similar card. |
Picture Puzzle: Cut pictures from a magazine into half and mix them up. Each person takes one piece and looks for the partner whose pieces form a complete picture.
Famous Pairs: Put a slip on each person’s back with one of a famous pair: cricket bat and ball, football and boots, hot and cold, etc. Have a “cricket bat” find a “ball,” a “hot” find a “cold,” etc. |
PRACTICE IT YOURSELF
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5 THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
1. Let children sit with someone they don't usually interact much. 2. Capture insights and experiences of the activity in form of mindmaps/ flowcharts. 3. Be comfortable with the noise levels. 4. Allow children to reflect about themselves. 5. Record or take pictures of the session. |