Design Thinking in Unexpected Places
As we have been saying for the past couple weeks, Design Thinking stretches past the workplace and is intertwined with our everyday lives. Take, for example, the everyday experiences of Anna, our Senior UX designer. Her story illustrates how Design Thinking can transform routine tasks and personal challenges into opportunities for inventive solutions.
-Anna's living room
Transforming Everyday Challenges with Design Thinking
Design Thinking, as a principle, is about understanding and empathizing with users to create effective solutions. For Anna, this principle is not just a theory; it's practical and applicable to her everyday life. Recently, Anna faced the challenge of setting up the living room in her new home. She quickly realized the process was more than just arranging furniture; it was an exercise in understanding how her living space would function to best fit her needs and lifestyle. She had to decide how to place items that will be functional all while keeping her personality and tastes in mind.
Anna approached this task with the same mindset she uses in her professional work. She started by analyzing the problem: how to create a functional and comfortable living environment. Rather than just simply placing furniture based on aesthetic, she considered the flow of space and purpose of each area to decide how her daily routines would interact with the layout. The result was a living space that wasn't just visually pleasing but also highly functional, illustrating how Design Thinking principles, like problem-solving, can enhance everyday tasks.
From Workplace to Home: How Design Thinking Shapes Anna’s World
At KRUTSCH, we take pride in setting new standards with fresh, bold designs that stand out from the rest. The principles that drive our work go beyond the latest trends. They permeate every aspect of our lives, demonstrating that Design Thinking is more than just a professional tool-it's a way of living. In the experience of Anna, we see that Design Thinking can transform routine tasks into opportunities for creative and inspirational solutions.
In her role at KRUTSCH, Anna has benefitted from our culture that prioritizes collaboration and diverse perspectives. She values the insights she gains from her colleagues, who come from various backgrounds and bring different approaches to design.
“Coworkers can teach a lot, I feel like I learn a lot from everyone I work with.”
This environment has not only fostered her professional growth but given her new skills to use when it comes to problem-solving. For instance, Anna's experience with different design methodologies and ideas from her coworkers has led her to explore creative solutions in various aspects of her life.
Anna's background reveals the versatility of Design Thinking. Anna has consistently applied Design Thinking principles; each challenge is always approached with an empathetic mindset and a focus on practical solutions. Her ability to maintain a consistent vision across various projects, in and outside of work, reflects the broader impact of Design Thinking on both professional and personal endeavors. This skill ensures that everything she works on feels integrated and purposeful, whether it is a project at KRUTSCH or the layout of her living room.
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At KRUTSCH, Design Thinking is more than a methodology; it’s a way of life. To learn more on how KRUTSCH prioritizes unique Design Thinkers to create meaningful and effective solutions that resonate with your needs and goals, click here.
I am a UX designer with a background in graphic design who believes that the key to successful design starts with empathy.
I specialize in designing user-centric solutions that are both creative and function forward. I continue to find success in my practice by staying curious and am always looking to add new skills to my toolbelt.
Funmi is a marketing analyst that loves to look at life through a creative lens. She enjoys problem solving and thinking outside the box.