Within this second semester of my master’s degree, I would like to change the focus of my blog posts in another direction. Last semester I focused on Cognitive UX and explored the connection between cognitive psychology and user experience design. For this semester I want to focus on the Double Diamond, a model for the design process developed by the German Design Council.
The Double Diamond Framework with its four phases – Discover, Define, Develop and Deliver – provides a structured approach to design projects. My aim is to explore this framework in detail and examine both its strengths and weaknesses. In order to create a first prototype at the end of the semester, which no longer represents the Double Diamond only as a theoretical basis for design projects, but can be used much more as a flexible organisation tool within your design work and beyond that as an aid for successful communication with stakeholders.
This semester’s blog posts should therefore deal with the following contents:
- Introduction to the Double Diamond: An overview of its origins and principles.
- Exploring the Phases: Detailed discussions on each phase.
- Design Thinking: Design Thinking in general and in comparison.
- Adapting and looking to the Future: How to adapt the Double Diamond.
- Creating My Own Prototype: First paper prototype for my flexible planning tool.
Ultimately, my goal is to develop a flexible digital planning tool for design projects based on the Double Diamond framework. This semester, I will start by creating a paper prototype, which will serve as the foundation for this digital tool. This prototype, along with my research, will provide the initial basis for developing a practical and effective tool that allows designers to customise the process to their specific needs and use the framework for their specific projects.
