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Problem Solving

This category includes various problem solving tools used in addressing different types of problems. It can be used in the context of the design thinking process to explore problems and solutions.

Design Thinking Problem Solving 

How to Apply Root Cause Analysis Using 5 Whys

08/02/201803/20/2021 Rafiq Elmansy 0 Comments 5 whys, Root Cause Analysis

The root cause analysis aims to dig deep into a particular problem to identify the primary cause behind it. One

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Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
Design Thinking Problem Solving 

How to Apply the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis in Design

10/26/201703/20/2021 Rafiq Elmansy 0 Comments Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

Out worst fear in design is to end up with a failed product. At this particular moment, we pause and

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Design Design Tools Problem Solving 

How to Create the System Thinking Diagrams

07/20/201703/21/2021 Rafiq Elmansy 0 Comments Feedback Loops, System Thinking, System Thinking Diagrams

Complex systems can’t be seen as individual parts. We need a broader perspective to see the whole pattern that causes

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creative problem solving
Design Thinking Problem Solving 

Creative Problem Solving: How to Turn Challenges into Opportunities

05/18/201703/20/2021 Rafiq Elmansy 2 Comments Creative Problem Solving

What if we can turn problems faced in projects into opportunities? There are various examples show that understanding the problem

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decision matrix template
Design Thinking Problem Solving 

Decision Matrix: How to Make the Right Decision

08/29/201603/20/2021 Rafiq Elmansy 0 Comments Decision Matrix

Making the right decision is the biggest challenge that designers, managers, and innovators face especially when there can be more

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triz problem solving
Design Thinking Problem Solving 

Practice Guide to Solve Problems with TRIZ

08/16/201603/20/2021 Rafiq Elmansy 0 Comments TRIZ

Previously, we covered the TRIZ (Using the TRIZ Method for Creative Problem Solving) as one of the most effective methods

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decision trees
Design Thinking Problem Solving 

Decision Trees: Eliminating Uncertainty in the Decision-Making Process

06/03/201603/20/2021 Rafiq Elmansy 0 Comments Decision Trees

Every day, designers are faced with decision-making challenges on different levels of their careers. In many of these situations, uncertainty

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decision making process
Design Thinking Problem Solving 

The Decision-Making Process Designers Should Use Daily

12/21/201503/20/2021 Rafiq Elmansy 0 Comments Decision-Making Process

“How do I make a proper decision?” It seems to be an easy question to answer, especially by a professional,

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CATWOE
Design Thinking Problem Solving 

CATWOE: Building a Problem-Solving Checklist

12/04/201503/20/2021 Rafiq Elmansy 0 Comments CATWOE

Problem solving is the main target of design thinking methods, and the previously discussed design thinking methods that are used

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cause effect diagram
Design Thinking Problem Solving 

Problem-Solving Using Cause and Effect Diagram

11/09/201503/20/2021 Rafiq Elmansy 0 Comments Cause and effect diagram, Problem Solving

Solving problems is considered an initial part of designers’ tasks; they tend to solve consumer or company problems through providing

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8D problem solving
Design Thinking Problem Solving 

Explore the 8D Problem Solving Approach

07/28/201503/20/2021 Rafiq Elmansy 0 Comments 8D Problem Solving

Is there a disciplined method that allows companies to solve problems? In times of crisis, companies face the challenge of

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decision-making
Design Thinking Problem Solving 

Five Steps to Achieve a Reliable Decision-Making Process

06/11/201503/20/2021 Rafiq Elmansy 0 Comments Decision-Making

Decision making has never been an easy process for designers. A designer’s daily work involves taking many decisions that can

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triz method problem solving
Design Thinking Problem Solving 

Using the TRIZ Method for Creative Problem Solving

06/04/201503/20/2021 Rafiq Elmansy 0 Comments TRIZ

During the conflict and problems time in an organization, projects, at times, seem to be blocked from moving forward. At

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scamper problem solving
Design Thinking Design Tools Problem Solving 

A Guide to the SCAMPER Technique for Creative Thinking

04/10/201503/21/2021 Rafiq Elmansy 0 Comments SCAMPER Technique

Creative thinking and problem-solving are essential parts of the design process to turn ideas into innovation and break the barriers

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problem solving
Design Thinking Design Tools Problem Solving 

Problem Solving Using Hurson’s Production Thinking Model

03/27/201503/21/2021 Rafiq Elmansy 0 Comments Problem Solving

The ability to solve problems is one of the essential strong points inside successful organizations. Seeing the success of a

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