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Learn about the steps and methods used at each phase of the Human-Centered Design process. Select the links within the columns below to view the What, Why, When, and How to use each method along with any templates or additional resources within the step


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Create a shared understanding of the problem that you’re trying to solve; Who, What, Where, Why and How.

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Initiate

Kick off project, define problem and scope, identify SMEs andreview existing data.

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Immerse

Observe and document where your users' problems exist via interviews and immersion.

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SYNTHESIZE

Analyze your research to find themes, patterns and Sense-making by gathering available research/data/information to find themes, organizing into patterns and discovering insights.

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IDEATEBrainstorm potential solutions,co-design with users, identify ideas to test.

Ideas without limits

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PROTOTYPECreate storyboards or low-fidelity solutions to elicit feedback; refine and iterate

Reduce your ideas to those that are desirable, feasible and viable, and make as interactive as possible so you can get feedback about the experience.

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IMPLEMENTPilot

a solution; track metrics, manage and communicate change, and improve for roll-outYou are not done. Continue to iterate, refine and enhance based on user feedback and metrics.

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