My dear coworker
and friend, Shanna Luke, introduced me to the design thinking process about
three or four years ago. She was so enthusiastic about the process, which
stimulated my curiosity. Once I learned the design thinking, I can see its
benefits and potentials in teaching and learning. I read couple books and
watched videos in order to understand more about the process. Shanna and I
continued our discussions regarding design thinking. Then, we started revised
my class starting with entrepreneurship and apparel product development. While
Shanna has left the university, I still continue on my quest incorporating
design thinking into my classroom. I usually go through the design thinking process
when I design or redesign curricula or class assignments. In my opinion, the
process helps me to think outside the box, dream big, and goes wild for class
ideas.
I truly
believe that the design think process; therefore, I introduce the process to
students in several classes when appropriate. Since you are the lucky ones, you
have now learned about the process. Below are the prompt questions for your design
thinking experience:
o How did the workshops by Ms. Sayger affect your understanding
of Design Thinking process (define, research, brainstorm, prototype, choose,
and learn)?
o Identify your favorite step(s) in Design Thinking
process and explain why.
o Identify any step(s) in Design Thinking process that are
still unclear for you.
o Give at least 1 example how you can incorporate the
Design Thinking process when you utilize social media in merchandising area.
Provide a plan on how you can
incorporate the Design Thinking process when you work on the class final
project.
