Design Thinking for Bicycle Seat Innovation

Sara gives her used bike to her sister Maura, but the seat needs replacement. A group of friends uses Design Thinking to create a new, comfortable seat. They empathize with Maura, define the problem, ideate solutions, prototype, and test various designs. After successful iterations, they create a seat Maura loves. Inspired, they start a community program to make bike seats for other kids, positively impacting their community.

What was the initial problem that led to the project?

• Maura's bike was too old.

• The bike seat was uncomfortable due to puppy damage.

• The bike was missing a seat.

• Maura wanted a new bike.

During the empathizing phase, what did the team do to understand Maura's needs?

• They asked her friends for opinions.

• They watched videos of professional cyclists.

• They observed her riding the bike and interviewed her.

• They read books on bike design.

What was a key activity during the ideation phase?

• Building the final prototype.

• Conducting a survey among students.

• Purchasing materials from a store.

• Brainstorming various design ideas.

What did the team consider when brainstorming ideas?

• The color of the bike.

• Opportunities and constraints like budget and skills.

• The weight of the bike.

• The brand of the bike.

How did the team test their prototypes?

• By comparing with other bikes in the market.

• By using a computer simulation.

• By asking Maura to ride the bike for a week.

• By having Maura sit on different padding samples and shapes.

What was Maura's feedback on the final prototype?

• She wanted a different material.

• She loved it and requested a yellow cover.

• She found it uncomfortable.

• She disliked the color.

What did the team do after successfully creating Maura's bike seat?

• They dismantled the prototype.

• They stopped working on bike seats.

• They started a community program to help other kids.

• They sold the design to a company.

What was the main goal of the community program initiated by the team?

• To sell bike seats for profit.

• To create bike seats for other kids in the community.

• To design new types of bicycles.

• To teach adults how to ride bikes.

What was a significant outcome of the team's project?

• They won a design award.

• They made a positive impact on their community.

• They received a grant for further research.

• They patented their design.

What mindset did the team adopt to succeed in their project?

• Avoiding any failures.

• Being open to failure and learning from it.

• Focusing only on theoretical knowledge.

• Working individually without collaboration.