Explore the field in order to be able to properly identify the challenges of the field, if possible, through physical presence and/or virtual condition.
The purpose is to gather a broad range of data that will enable the participants to experience the challenge from an inside perspective. The aim is to achieve a sufficiently deep understanding of the challenge itself and of the field surrounding the challenge. You want to look for the 'not-obvious', or the unknown, which is a fruitful path to innovation.
All activities in this section will inspire you how to explore the challenge.
Activities
| Title | Time | Group size |
|---|---|---|
| Idea Speed Dating | 40 mins | 6 students |
| My Ever Changing Mood | 20 mins | Groups |
| 5 Ws&1H - Who? - What? - When? - Why? - Where? - How | 10-20 mins | 2-5 groups of students |
| Target Group Interview | 30-60 mins | Groups of 2-40 |
| Observe the Challenge | 2 hours – 2 days | Groups of 2-40 |
| Thinking Hats Full Picture | 1 week | 6 Groups |
| What? How? Why? | 2-3 hours | 15 students |
| Nominal Group Technique | 30-60 mins | Groups of 5-30 |
| Post-it Parade | 2 hours | Project Group |
| Quescussion Exploration | 1 hour | Class |
| Station to Station | 20 mins | Project Group |