Think of it like this: If you want to help someone, you don’t start by guessing their age, job, or hobbies. You start by asking, “What are they struggling with?”
Nikola Tesla, a renowned inventor, possessed the extraordinary talent of creative visualisation. Through this ability, he could not only visualise a specific apparatus but also simulate its operation, conduct test runs, disassemble it, and assess its functionality and condition — all within the realm of his imagination.
Mixed Reality with Apple Vision Headset
While it may seem similar to a scene from a science fiction movie like “Iron Man,” recent advancements in Mixed Reality headsets have enhanced our ability to visualise things. When combined with the usage of AI, these advancements enable us to create simulations in real-time that include all the essential details. We can validate our assumptions about a prototype’s functionality in a simulated environment before committing to its physical construction. This approach accelerates the learning process while minimising the occurrence of errors or mistakes.
In a scene reminiscent of Tony Stark, we witness the real-time validation of assumptions through visualisation.
When the time needed to build a prototype becomes instantaneous and realistic, it affects the significance of the planning and thinking stage. This shift enables a transition from design thinking to design doing, facilitating the early validation of assumptions and potentially disrupting the conventional order of design and implementation. This approach resembles the design thinking process, as it evolves from conceptualisation after planning, to active early prototyping, allowing for the early validation of assumptions and fostering early learning.
As a result, there is a proliferation of a “what if” mindset that encourages creative and instant visualisation of solutions without the fear of breaking anything or compromising time.
Nonetheless, despite technological advancements, the design thinking process may evolve in its practice, yet the fundamental principle of learn fast and fail fast will remains unchanged.
