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| − | The Double Diamond is a design process, proposed by the British Design Council [https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/sites/default/files/asset/document/ElevenLessons_Design_Council%20(2).pdf], which consists of four stages, divided into two “diamonds”. It puts equal focus on the importance of understanding the problem, as it does find the right solution. The name, Double Diamond, comes from the visualisation of the different stages: First diverging (expanding the problem or solution space) and then diverging (reducing the problem or solution space). The first contains the problem space and the second the solution space. At the beginning of a project designers first enter the “Discover” stage, in which they diverge on the different facets of the problem at hand. This is followed by the “Define” stage in which a specific problem area is converged upon. At this point a design brief is created and the process moves to the solution space, by entering the “Develop” stage, in which designers converge on different potential solutions to the problem. Finally, the “Deliver” stage begins in which a solution which best solves the problem is converged upon, by refining and testing it. | + | The Double Diamond is a design process, proposed by the British Design Council [https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/sites/default/files/asset/document/ElevenLessons_Design_Council%20(2).pdf], which consists of four stages, divided into two “diamonds”. It puts equal focus on the importance of understanding the problem, as it does find the right solution. The name, Double Diamond, comes from the visualisation of the different stages: First diverging (expanding the problem or solution space) and then diverging (reducing the problem or solution space). The first diamond contains the problem space and the second the solution space. At the beginning of a project designers first enter the “Discover” stage, in which they diverge on the different facets of the problem at hand. This is followed by the “Define” stage in which a specific problem area is converged upon. At this point a design brief is created and the process moves to the solution space, by entering the “Develop” stage, in which designers converge on different potential solutions to the problem. Finally, the “Deliver” stage begins in which a solution which best solves the problem is converged upon, by refining and testing it. |
The double diamond framework should shape the project and thereby affect many aspects of how the project is planned, managed, and executed. The framework was developed as the result of a study of eleven design departments in world-leading companies, in several different fields. Therefore, it is by nature extremely versatile, and can be applied in design projects virtually every industry. | The double diamond framework should shape the project and thereby affect many aspects of how the project is planned, managed, and executed. The framework was developed as the result of a study of eleven design departments in world-leading companies, in several different fields. Therefore, it is by nature extremely versatile, and can be applied in design projects virtually every industry. | ||
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Abstract
The Double Diamond is a design process, proposed by the British Design Council [1], which consists of four stages, divided into two “diamonds”. It puts equal focus on the importance of understanding the problem, as it does find the right solution. The name, Double Diamond, comes from the visualisation of the different stages: First diverging (expanding the problem or solution space) and then diverging (reducing the problem or solution space). The first diamond contains the problem space and the second the solution space. At the beginning of a project designers first enter the “Discover” stage, in which they diverge on the different facets of the problem at hand. This is followed by the “Define” stage in which a specific problem area is converged upon. At this point a design brief is created and the process moves to the solution space, by entering the “Develop” stage, in which designers converge on different potential solutions to the problem. Finally, the “Deliver” stage begins in which a solution which best solves the problem is converged upon, by refining and testing it. The double diamond framework should shape the project and thereby affect many aspects of how the project is planned, managed, and executed. The framework was developed as the result of a study of eleven design departments in world-leading companies, in several different fields. Therefore, it is by nature extremely versatile, and can be applied in design projects virtually every industry.
Table of Contents
• The Big Idea: Description of the double diamond method, including a detailed description of the framework, its origin, and its revision. The framework will also be related to how it fits into traditional project management standards.
• Application: Guidance on how to use the tool, including a guide to the different stages and methods surrounding them.
• Limitations: Considerations to take when deciding to use the double diamond framework on a project.
