What is Thematic Analysis? And How to Apply in Design Thinking
Thematic analysis is a qualitative research method used to identify, analyse, and interpret patterns or themes within a dataset, such as interview transcripts, survey responses, or written texts. It involves
Design Thinking
30+ Distance Learning Tools And Advices for Design Educators
In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, many educational institutions have recommended their students to switch to distance learning or online learning to reduce the chances to get infected and
PESTLE Analysis and When to Use it
Finding a creative idea is only the first step in every innovation process, understanding the whole picture about business and forecast both internal and external factors that may affect it
The Role of Storytelling in the Design Process
Storytelling is in the heart of our DNA as a human being, it helps us connect events is a holistic experience through time. This unique nature of stories makes it
Why Companies Need to Apply Design Thinking
Until the moment of writing this article, many companies are still having a lack of understanding the notion of design thinking. I believe this may be a result of two
Why Brainstorming is a Waste of Time and What is the Alternative
The notion of brainstorming was first introduced by the advertising executive Alex Osborn in 1939 and was published in his book, How to Think Up, in 1942. The basic idea
Critical Thinking as a Catalyst of Change in Design
In almost every design project, we find ourselves trapped in a number of mindset obstacles that stands between us and building an innovative outcome. These barriers include presumptions, biased ideas,
Healthcare Design
Behavioural Design
Design Research
The Psychology of Color in Branding
For most creative designers, the psychology of color in design is about the meaning of colors for the consumer and how each color represents the business niche in the visual
Persona vs. Archetype: Which Is Better For Design Brainstorming?
In my previous article about empathic design, we saw how the designer should put himself in the shoes of users in order to understand their needs and behaviors while using
Empathic Design Approach to User-Centred Design
In his book “Change by Design,” Tim Brown describes empathy as “the mental habit that moves us beyond thinking of people as laboratory rats or standard deviations.” Unlike marketing research
Design Management
Service Design Thinking: Putting Your Consumer First
The design process involves multiple disciplines starting from the emphasize phase to the final product delivery. However, achieving a desirable design experience extends the borders of the product development to
What Designers Need to Learn Aside from Their Design Education
In a conversation with one of my friends about the problems that designers face in their professional life, she highlighted that while designers may get good design-related skills during design
5 Common Myths About Design
“Designers only do Photoshop work,” “They only think about colors,” ” Design only adds more cost to the project,” and other comments are common to hear if you are a
SWOT Analysis for the UK’s Brexit Decision to Leave the EU
Last week, the UK decided to leave the European Union after more than 40 years of membership. The national referendum results were 51.9% to leave, while 48.1% to stay. The
Guide for 3D Printing Technologies
3D printing technology is one of the rapidly growing fields that has been involved in different industries including, but is not limited to industrial design, product design, and medical implementations.
Exploring Design in the Egyptian Creative Market (Infographic)
There is an agreement between both scholars and practitioners about the important role of design and creativity in the following three fields: education, organization, and government. In a previous article,