Amal Adam

“They slow us down to speed us up. By taking the time to prototype our ideas, we avoid costly mistakes such as becoming too complex too early and sticking with a weak idea for too long.” – Tim Brown  Hi there! In this weekly blog, I would be exploring the next design thinking phase ITERATE!!!!  What is Design Iteration? Great designs don't just appear overnight – they take time to get right. it doesn't get one try to make a product the best it can be, it takes many iterations to get the product the way that it best suits the user. Day 1: Define, Map, Sketch Why? to finding the right problem to focus on and multiple solutions to address it. "Problem being that work space not safe enough" during times like this and addressed many solution together since we're from different educational background thankfully this  helps to close knowledge gaps. The Team listens, takes notes, and re-frames challenges they share into opportunities. Design sprint team includes: Eman A...

                                                  " IDEATE   =   Ideate Design Engineer Adjust Test and Execute" Hi there! In this stage, I'd be focusing on the ideation phase to helps my clients jump start the process of turning our findings into action. Through a series of engaging idea generation and exploration of our findings. hopefully, we would walk away with scads of “next steps” so our ethnographic work can benefit them in no time flat.  Before I begin I needed to understand this phase properly so, what is ideation really? Ideate is the mode in which you generate radical design alternatives. Ideation is a process of “going wide” in terms of concepts and outcomes—a mode of “flaring” instead of “focus”. The goal of ideation is to explore a wide solution space—both a large quantity and broad diversity of ideas. From this va...

“I want to understand the world from your point of view. I want to know what you know in the way you know it. I want to understand the meaning of your experience, to walk in your shoes, to feel things as you feel them, to explain things as you explain them. Will you become my teacher and help me understand?” ―  James P. Spradley Hi there! Since the pandemic, everyone's world was turned upside down including their mindset. In this stage, I am going  to accumulate the information gathered during the empathize stage. then am going to analyze observations and synthesize them to define the core problems my interviewee has identified.   Problem Statment Work stations not safe enough One common station while maintaining social distancing, home/work. Purifying the air while remaining in the work station Checking out places to work is also time-consuming if you’re working remotely. You don’t want to spend too much time looking for a place. since everyone is working/studying from h...

"Every problem is a human problem" Hi there! Introduction to this weekly blog post. We were asked to conduct an interview empathizing with the end-user with issues affecting them post-COVID  pandemic basically a human-centric perspective on COVID -19.  Content 1. Define Empathy & types of empathy 2. Interview feedback 3. Conclusion   Empathy isn't sympathy. Empathy isn't about pitying someone for their problems or attempting to comfort them. Nope. Instead, empathy is gaining a deep understanding of another person's struggles and perspectives. During the module brief when we were asked to design a product / Industrial / Furniture  design  I chose to design a furniture design embracing social distancing. Interview Name: Mustafa Adam Age: 33 Occupation: Interior Architect  Why I chose my brother he works at an office goes to different sites then goes back to the office so the risk is a lot more within his field. He said their company does a lot of remote w...

COVID-19 has lead to more and more employees working from home. 98% of people surveyed said they would like the option to work remotely for the rest of their careers. But not everything is positive, with workers finding the biggest challenge is 'unplugging' from work. The flex life It’s no secret that people value freedom of choice. A whopping  98%  of people would like to have the option to work remotely for the rest of their careers. Aside from working in sweatpants, what are the things people like about working from home? A flexible schedule, the ability to work from any location, and no more commuting were the top reported benefits. Of course, not everything is positive about working from home. Here are some of the challenges people face as they work remotely. The top issue faced by remote workers was “unplugging” from work. Without the clear-cut change of location and defined office hours, many people had a tougher time clearly dividing their personal and professional tim...

Most work stations look like this they consist of: Table Chair  Laptop/ Pc Separators  Why not have an all in one product where there is a table, chair, built-in laptop/pc with an air purifier and separators to helps us with maintaining better preventive methods under this pandemic. Designing any work station ergonomic tips I need to consider  : Work in a neutral posture. Avoid exerting a lot of force while working. Vary your tasks. Lift with your legs – never your back. Reduce stressful movements. Keep frequently used items close to avoid twisting or turning often. Use the right tools and set up for the job. Make sure work areas are well lit. Get proper rest and take breaks. Assume a relaxed, tension-free posture in your neck and shoulders. Place your elbows at a 90-degree angle. Keep your wrists in a neutral position, protected from sharp or hard edges. Make sure the mouse is at the same height and distance from the screen as the keyboard. Ensure you have adequate lowe...

"Every problem is a human problem" Hi there! Introduction to this weekly blog post. We were asked to conduct an interview empathizing with the end-user with issues affecting them post-COVID  pandemic basically a human-centric perspective on COVID -19.  Content 1. Define Empathy & types of empathy 2. Interview feedback 3. Conclusion   Empathy isn't sympathy. Empathy isn't about pitying someone for their problems or attempting to comfort them. Nope. Instead, empathy is gaining a deep understanding of another person's struggles and perspectives. During the module brief when we were asked to design a product / Industrial / Furniture  design  I chose to design a furniture design embracing social distancing. Interview Name: Mustafa Adam Age: 33 Occupation: Interior Architect  Why I chose my brother he works at an office goes to different sites then goes back to the office so the risk is a lot more within his field. He said their company does a lot of remote w...