Framing the Design Challenge

Creative Problem Solving

Putting the right frame on your design challenge will help you begin the process, organize how you think about your solution, and when in doubt, help clarify where you should push your design. Framing your design challenge is more art than science, but there are a few key things to keep in mind.

 

Activity:
Fill out the Framing the Design Challenge Worksheet in your packet

First, ask yourself: Does my challenge drive towards impact at the university, allow for a variety of solutions, and take into account the existing constraints? It might take a couple of tries before to refine the challenge and don’t worry if it’s still ambiguous. Some people use the word aiming instead of framing, meaning pick a direction and go.


Framing Your Problem Example

 

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Course Activities:

  1. Course Introduction
  2. Framing the Design Challenge
  3. Looking for Inspiration
  4. Observing your Target Audience
  5. Interviewing for Empathy
  6. Ideation
  7. Selecting Ideas