5 Stages of Design Thinking
SCAMPER
Convergence/Divergence
Empathy
Define
10

Which design thinking stage focuses on understanding users’ feelings and needs?

Empathize

10

Which SCAMPER step means replacing one part of a product or idea?

Substitute

10

Which thinking style focuses on generating many ideas?

Divergent thinking

10

What is the main goal of the Empathy stage?

To understand users’ needs

10

What is the main goal of the Define stage?

To clearly define the problem

20

In which stage is the problem clearly stated?

Define

20

Which SCAMPER step focuses on adding or merging ideas together?

Combine

20

Which type of thinking is used to choose the best idea?

Convergent thinking

20

What do designers mainly do during the Empathy stage?

Observe and listen to users

20

What do designers create during the Define stage?

A problem statement

30

Which design thinking stage focuses on generating many ideas?

Ideate

30

Which SCAMPER step involves changing an idea to suit a new purpose or situation?

Adapt

30

Which thinking style encourages creativity and openness?

Divergent thinking

30

Which method is commonly used in the Empathy stage?

Interviewing users

30

Which information is mainly used in the Define stage?

Insights from user research

40

In which stage do designers build mock-ups for user feedback?

Prototype

40

Which SCAMPER step focuses on changing size, shape, or appearance?

Modify

40

Which type of thinking usually comes first in problem-solving?

Divergent thinking

40

Which skill is most important when practicing empathy?

Active listening

40

What happens if the problem is poorly defined?

Solutions may solve the wrong problem

50

Which design thinking stage helps reduce the risk of failure before final production?

Test

50

Which SCAMPER step focuses on removing or simplifying parts of a product?

Eliminate

50

In design thinking, which process is mainly used when selecting a final solution?

Convergent thinking

50

Which empathy tool helps designers understand what users say, think, do, and feel?

Empathy map

50

Which question best represents the Define stage in design thinking?

“What problem are we trying to solve?”

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