Understanding the Define Stage in Design Thinking

The Define stage in Design Thinking primarily focuses on:

• Generating ideas

• Framing the problem

• Prototyping solutions

• Testing assumptions

A Point of View (POV) statement is best described as:

• A brainstorming tool

• A concise articulation of a user-centered problem

• A solution to the user’s needs

• A final prototype

Which of the following is NOT a component of a POV statement?

• User

• Need

• Insight

• Solution

In the Define stage, insights are derived mainly from:

• Brainstorming

• Empathy research

• Prototyping feedback

• Testing experiments

A strong POV statement should:

• Be broad and vague

• Directly suggest a solution

• Be actionable and focused on user needs

• Avoid user insights

Which of the following formats represents a correct POV statement?

• We believe users like music.

• [User] needs [need] because [insight].

• [Problem] is solved by [solution].

• Our product will solve [issue].

In Design Thinking, the Define stage creates a bridge between:

• Empathize and Ideate

• Prototype and Test

• Ideate and Prototype

• Empathize and Prototype

POV statements help teams by:

• Generating prototypes directly

• Aligning understanding of user problems

• Avoiding user perspectives

• Finalizing solutions early

Which is the correct order for crafting a POV?

• Solution → User → Need

• User → Insight → Need

• User → Need → Insight

• Insight → Need → User

If a POV statement is too broad, the result is:

• More focused ideation

• Diluted solutions

• Clear problem framing

• Actionable insights