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Design Thinking Tools and Methods Complete Guide

Designorate Team 07/05/202210/09/2022design thinking tools 22 min read

There are several design thinking tools and methods out there. At the beginning of my learning about these tools, How can we formulate these methods in a clear design thinking

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What is the 8D Problem Solving? And How to use the 8D Report?

Dr Rafiq Elmansy 05/25/202210/09/20228D Problem Solving 14 min read

The 8D problem-solving process (also known as the 8 Disciplines) is very different from previous processes we explored previously, such as the Double Diamond process or the IBM Design Thinking.

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The Double Diamond Design Thinking Process and How to Use it

Dr Rafiq Elmansy 09/02/202110/09/2022Design Process, Design Thinking, Double Diamond 15 min read

We explored the design thinking different frameworks in various articles, and one of these models is the Double Diamond design thinking process which the British Design Council developed. Like other

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How to Apply Root Cause Analysis Using 5 Whys

Dr Rafiq Elmansy 08/02/201810/09/20225 whys, Root Cause Analysis 5 min read

The root cause analysis aims to dig deep into a particular problem to identify the primary cause behind it. One of the most significant challenges that face us when trying

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How to Apply the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis in Design

Dr Rafiq Elmansy 10/26/201710/09/2022Failure Mode and Effects Analysis 6 min read

Out worst fear in design is to end up with a failed product. At this particular moment, we pause and wonder; if we would know this will going to happen,

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How to Create the System Thinking Diagrams

Dr Rafiq Elmansy 07/20/201710/09/2022Feedback Loops, System Thinking, System Thinking Diagrams 6 min read

Complex systems can’t be seen as individual parts. We need a broader perspective to see the whole pattern that causes the problem as many factors as affecting both the current

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Creative Problem Solving: How to Turn Challenges into Opportunities

Dr Rafiq Elmansy 05/18/201710/09/2022Creative Problem Solving 6 min read

What if we can turn problems faced in projects into opportunities? There are various examples show that understanding the problem and provide a creative solution for it can lead to

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Design Thinking Guide: What, Why and How

Dr Rafiq Elmansy 02/01/201710/09/2022Design Thinking 18 min read

For many companies, the design process is still locked inside a small creative room. Designers do not effectively contribute to building the business as the design is seen as a

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Five Skills to Improve Your Strategic Thinking

Dr Rafiq Elmansy 11/02/201610/09/2022Strategic Thinking 7 min read

The ability to take strategic decisions can lead the organization to achieve business success as firms can’t preserve its existence without a strategy that maintains its long-term growth. Having the

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What Does the Systems Thinking Teach us About the Problems of Problem-Solving Practice

Dr Rafiq Elmansy 09/12/201610/09/2022Systems Thinking 8 min read

The systems thinking theory combines understanding how complex systems integrate with each other and solve complicated problems that involve multiple inputs outputs from these systems. The theory can also help

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Practice Guide to Solve Problems with TRIZ

Dr Rafiq Elmansy 08/16/201610/09/2022TRIZ 5 min read

Previously, we covered the TRIZ (Using the TRIZ Method for Creative Problem Solving) as one of the most effective methods to solve problems using innovative ideas. Unlike the other problem-solving

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How Design Thinking Approaches Problems

Dr Rafiq Elmansy 06/23/201610/09/2022Design Thinking 7 min read

Design thinking is widely known as a strategy to successfully address complex problems and build products that address consumers’ needs. Many word-leading design companies, such as Apple, Microsoft, IKEA, Lego

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Decision Trees: Eliminating Uncertainty in the Decision-Making Process

Dr Rafiq Elmansy 06/03/201610/09/2022Decision Trees 5 min read

Every day, designers are faced with decision-making challenges on different levels of their careers. In many of these situations, uncertainty dominates the choices, especially when it comes to evaluating new

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The Decision-Making Process Designers Should Use Daily

Dr Rafiq Elmansy 12/21/201503/20/2021Decision-Making Process 4 min read

“How do I make a proper decision?” It seems to be an easy question to answer, especially by a professional, skillful designer. However, the decision-making process can turn to be

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CATWOE: Building a Problem-Solving Checklist

Dr Rafiq Elmansy 12/04/201503/20/2021CATWOE 4 min read

Problem solving is the main target of design thinking methods, and the previously discussed design thinking methods that are used in solving problems tend to work through a number of

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Problem-Solving Using Cause and Effect Diagram

Dr Rafiq Elmansy 11/09/201503/20/2021Cause and effect diagram, Problem Solving 3 min read

Solving problems is considered an initial part of designers’ tasks; they tend to solve consumer or company problems through providing a wide range of solutions depending on the design field,

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Five Steps to Achieve a Reliable Decision-Making Process

Dr Rafiq Elmansy 06/11/201503/20/2021Decision-Making 8 min read

Decision making has never been an easy process for designers. A designer’s daily work involves taking many decisions that can affect the whole project starting from communicating with the client

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Using the TRIZ Method for Creative Problem Solving

Dr Rafiq Elmansy 06/04/201505/13/2022TRIZ 7 min read

During the conflict and problems time in an organization, projects, at times, seem to be blocked from moving forward. At this crucial time, innovative and creative solutions are required to

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A Guide to the SCAMPER Technique for Creative Thinking

Dr Rafiq Elmansy 04/10/201505/23/2022SCAMPER Technique 9 min read

Creative thinking and problem-solving are essential parts of the design process to turn ideas into innovation and break the barriers against creativity. One of the successful methods used in creative

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Problem Solving Using Hurson’s Production Thinking Model

Dr Rafiq Elmansy 03/27/201505/23/2022Problem Solving 4 min read

The ability to solve problems is one of the essential strong points inside successful organizations. Seeing the success of a companies’ innovation and creativity does not mean that everything went