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I've used these simple slides in workshops when talking about principles of self-control and moderation, ideas
we see practiced in the Zen arts. Garden images by Markuz Wernli Saito.
4. Adopt the beginner's mind.
As the old saying goes, in the expert's mind there are few possibilities, but for the
beginner's mind, the world is wide open. While you are an expert at what you do, try to
take a step back and approach your problem the way a child does, without
preconceived notions of what can and cannot be done. As an exercise in creativity, take
a chance and look at a problem from a new perspective. Designers understand the
need to take risks, especially during the early explorations of a problem. They are not
afraid to break with convention. Good designers are open minded and comfortable with
ambiguity early in the process; this is how discoveries are made.
5. Check your ego at the door.
This is not about you; it's about them. It's about your audience, customer, patient,
student, etc. Look at the problem from their point of view—put yourself in their shoes.
This is not easy; it takes a great deal of empathy. Empathy, an undervalued “soft skill,”
can be a great differentiator that sets you apart from others. It is key to truly
understanding a problem, a problem that impacts others. One of the fundamental ideas
about design and design thinking is that the work is not about us. It's always about
solving a problem in the best interest of others.
6. Focus on the experience of the design.
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