Defining App Problems and Users

Defining App Problems and Users

Grade 9th Grade · Technology · 45 min· I Can Define A Clear Problem And Identify Who The App Is For.

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can define a problem statement that my app will solve and identify the target users.

Warm-Up Video

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The Design Thinking Process

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    Design Thinking is a 5-step process used to develop meaningful ideas that solve real problems for a specific group of people.

  • 2

    The five steps of design thinking are: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test.

  • 3

    In the 'Define' step, you formulate a problem statement after analyzing interviews to understand the needs people are trying to fulfill.

Practice Questions

11 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Imagine you want to design an app to help teenagers. Based on the design thinking process, define a problem statement and identify the target users for an app that addresses a specific need or challenge faced by teenagers today.

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