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💡 The Double Diamond is a design thinking framework that provides a structured approach to problem-solving and innovation. It's often used by teams to explore, define, develop, and deliver solutions that address complex challenges.
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Four Phases of the Double Diamond:
- Discover: In this phase, teams explore the problem space, gather insights, and empathize with users to gain a deep understanding of the challenge.
- Define: After discovering insights, teams define the problem statement, identify opportunities, and clarify the project's scope. This phase involves framing the challenge to be addressed.
- Develop: During this phase, teams brainstorm, ideate, and prototype potential solutions. They focus on generating creative ideas and testing them through prototyping.
- Deliver: The final phase involves refining and implementing the chosen solution. Teams create a plan for execution and delivery, ensuring that the solution meets user needs and aligns with the project's objectives.
Double Diamond Resources:
- Design Council's Double Diamond: An explanation of the Double Diamond model by the Design Council, along with case studies.
- Design Thinking 101: The Double Diamond Model: An article by the Nielsen Norman Group explaining the Double Diamond and its applications.
- IDEO's Design Kit: Provides resources, tools, and case studies to guide teams through the design process, including the Double Diamond framework.
- Service Design Tools: A collection of tools and methods for service design, which often incorporates the Double Diamond framework.
- OpenIDEO: An online platform for collaborative problem-solving and innovation that often employs design thinking principles.
https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/news-opinion/what-framework-innovation-design-councils-evolved-double-diamond