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Creating “How Might We” Statements

Creating “How Might We” Statements . Where We Are in the Design Thinking Process . What are “How Might We” Statements?. Definitions – Optimistic, human-centered, generative statements that are used to brainstorm Tools we use to generate possible solutions to our user’s need Criteria –

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Creating “How Might We” Statements

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  1. Creating “How Might We” Statements

  2. Where We Are in the Design Thinking Process

  3. What are “How Might We” Statements? • Definitions – • Optimistic, human-centered, generative statements that are used to brainstorm • Tools we use to generate possible solutions to our user’s need • Criteria – • Not too broad (ex. How might we save the world?) • Not too narrow (ex. How might we wake up using an alarm clock?) • HMW’s should take you in many different directions

  4. What are “How Might We” Statements? • As Metaphor • HMW’s are like coral reefs because they start as small nuggets and expand to large things • Rabbits • Rumors • Fireworks • Dandelions • Powerball • Acorns

  5. What are “How Might We” Statements?

  6. HMW Statements in Practice • POV: “Studious socially awkward student needs structured opportunities to socialize because he is often made fun of and wants to make friends” • HMW Statements: • How might we diversify afterschool programs to attract more students? • How might we ensure that afterschool programs focus on social interaction? • How might we better connect socially awkward students to other kids?

  7. Critical Attributes to Creating Good HMW Statements? • Where did you struggle in creating a HMW? • Basing the statement on my feelings/perspective • Generalizing for a group and not the person, loses focus • A weak POV can lead to a weak HMW • Feature creep • What did you or your partner do or say that made it easier to create a HMW? • Breaking the POV into pieces and focusing on one section at a time • Trying for a simple HMW • Hearing multiple HMWs that cover a lot of bases gave me different possibilities that I could use as models

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