How Might We Statements - Innovation Champions

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJWLON3Sy4E

Zusammenfassung

TLDRThe video explains how 'How might we' statements can guide designers in creating solutions with a human-centered focus. These statements should identify the intended action, the primary user, and the desired effect, structured in a specific format. It cautions against making statements too narrow or too broad, providing examples for clarity. Ultimately, these statements help frame design challenges effectively, ensuring more relevant solutions for users.

Mitbringsel

  • 📝 Formulate 'How might we' statements to define design challenges.
  • 👦 Focus on the primary user for relevant solutions.
  • 🎯 Clearly state the intended action and desired outcome.
  • 🚫 Avoid overly narrow or broad statements.
  • 🔄 Iteration is key to refining your statement.

Zeitleiste

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    The video discusses the importance of 'how might we' statements in designing human-centered solutions. These statements should delineate the intended action, the primary user, and the desired effect. A proper format includes framing the statement around these three components. An example is provided where children have difficulties carrying ice cream from a truck on hot days; the statement crafted is 'How might we redesign the ice cream buying experience for kids so that it is more portable and less messy?' It's emphasized that the statements should not be too narrow, as this limits the range of solutions, nor too broad, as that lacks clarity in desired outcomes. An iterative approach is encouraged, highlighting that it's normal for it to take several tries to refine a good statement.

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Video-Fragen und Antworten

  • What is a 'How might we' statement?

    It is a phrase used to frame design challenges focusing on the intended action, primary user, and desired effect.

  • What should a good 'How might we' statement include?

    It should describe the intended action, primary user, and desired outcome.

  • Can 'How might we' statements be too narrow?

    Yes, statements that are too narrow limit the variety of potential solutions.

  • Can 'How might we' statements be too broad?

    Yes, overly broad statements do not provide clear focus for solutions.

  • How many iterations are needed to formulate a good statement?

    It may take a couple of iterations to get it right.

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Tags
  • design
  • human-centered
  • how might we
  • problem solving
  • solutions