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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.

decision matrix template
Design Thinking Problem Solving 

Decision Matrix Analysis: How to Make the Right Decision

Dr Rafiq Elmansy 08/10/202108/10/2021Decision Matrix 4 min read

Making the right decision is the biggest challenge that designers, managers, and innovators face, especially when there can be more than one possible choice to select from and multiple factors

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Design Thinking Problem Solving 

How to Apply Root Cause Analysis Using 5 Whys

Dr Rafiq Elmansy 08/02/201803/20/20215 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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Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
Design Thinking Problem Solving 

How to Apply the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis in Design

Dr Rafiq Elmansy 10/26/201712/20/2021Failure 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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Design Problem Solving 

How to Create the System Thinking Diagrams

Dr Rafiq Elmansy 07/20/201701/02/2022Feedback 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
Design Thinking Problem Solving 

Creative Problem Solving: How to Turn Challenges into Opportunities

Dr Rafiq Elmansy 05/18/201703/20/2021Creative 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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triz problem solving
Design Thinking Problem Solving 

Practice Guide to Solve Problems with TRIZ

Dr Rafiq Elmansy 08/16/201605/14/2022TRIZ 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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decision trees
Design Thinking Problem Solving 

Decision Trees: Eliminating Uncertainty in the Decision-Making Process

Dr Rafiq Elmansy 06/03/201603/20/2021Decision 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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decision making process
Design Thinking Problem Solving 

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
Design Thinking Problem Solving 

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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cause effect diagram
Design Thinking Problem Solving 

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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8D problem solving
Design Thinking Problem Solving 

Explore the 8D Problem Solving Approach

Dr Rafiq Elmansy 07/28/201505/13/20228D Problem Solving 7 min read

Is there a disciplined method that allows companies to solve problems? In times of crisis, companies face the challenge of analyzing and solving problems efficiently in a short time to

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decision-making
Design Thinking Problem Solving 

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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triz method problem solving
Design Thinking Problem Solving 

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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scamper problem solving
Design Thinking Design Tools Problem Solving 

A Guide to the SCAMPER Technique for Creative Thinking

Dr Rafiq Elmansy 04/10/201505/13/2022SCAMPER 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
Design Thinking Design Tools Problem Solving 

Problem Solving Using Hurson’s Production Thinking Model

Dr Rafiq Elmansy 03/27/201503/21/2021Problem 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

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