Translating Needs into Design Requirements By now, your team has framed the problem, explored possibilities with How Might We questions, and written a needs statement. So what comes next? The next step is one small but important refinement. A point-of-view statement takes what you already know about your community partner and their need and adds… Continue reading Point of View Statement:
Tag: Problem Statements
From Problem to Need:
The Define Phase Step by Step The Define phase can feel like a big leap. Once you have empathy data, how are you supposed to turn it into a clear direction for action? Where do you start? Don’t leap. Instead, take small, connected steps. Each one builds on the last, and each one narrows your… Continue reading From Problem to Need:
From Problem to Possibility:
Using How Might We Questions Your team has done the listening. You have organized what you learned from your empathy research. You have reframed that learning into a stronger problem statement. Now everyone looks around, and someone asks, “Okay, so what do we do with this?” This is the moment for How Might We questions.… Continue reading From Problem to Possibility:
Reframing the Problem:
From Insight to Clarity “What’s the problem?” Your team looks up at you expectantly. Maya has just voiced the question that’s on everybody’s mind. People on the team begin throwing out ideas rapid fire. “Wait!” you find yourself saying. “Let’s step back and reframe the problem before we define it.” Good move. But does your… Continue reading Reframing the Problem:
From Research to Real Understanding
How Problem Statements Get Better Let’s say you’ve done your desk scan. You’ve learned what programs exist, who the key players are, and where the gaps might be. You’re ready to dive into fieldwork and start talking to people. Right? Here’s where some founders skip ahead too quickly. They gather great insights from interviews and… Continue reading From Research to Real Understanding