Understanding the HMW Method

What is the purpose of the How Might We (HMW) method?

• To create products faster

• To reframe and open up problem statements for innovative ideation

• To finalize design solutions

• To define user personas

Which design process stage comes before using HMW?

• Ideate

• Test

• Define

• Prototype

Who coined the phrase "How Might We" as part of design thinking?

• Tim Brown

• Marty Neumeier

• David Kelley

• Donald Norman

What is the role of "might" in the HMW phrase?

• It indicates doubt about solutions

• It suggests exploring possibilities without certainty

• It defines the problem

• It sets time constraints for ideation

Which of the following is NOT a key part of the HMW phrase?

• We

• Might

• Will

• How

What is the HMW formula?

• "How might we" + Intended Action + “for” + Potential User + “so that” + Desired Outcome

• "How will we" + User + Desired Outcome

• "How must we" + Action + Purpose

• "We might" + Solution + Problem

Why is the word "we" important in the HMW phrase?

• It stresses teamwork and collaboration

• It emphasizes individual effort

• It limits the scope of solutions

• It provides specific solutions

What is the goal of the HMW method?

• To focus on specific, singular solutions

• To prompt innovative thinking and inspire a range of solutions

• To finalize a single design

• To restrict ideation to a few concepts

What should be done in Step 1 of creating HMW questions?

• Test HMW questions

• Break down the problem into components

• Define the problem or challenge with a concise statement

• Generate several HMW questions

In which step of the HMW process do you break down the problem into key components?

• Step 2

• Step 5

• Step 7

• Step 10