Which term refers to a human-centered approach to problem-solving that includes understanding user needs, brainstorming ideas, prototyping solutions, and testing iteratively?

Which term refers to a human-centered approach to problem-solving that includes understanding user needs, brainstorming ideas, prototyping solutions, and testing iteratively?

• A. data visualization
• B. design thinking
• C. haptic technology
• D. creative placemaking

Answer: (B)

This term centers on solving problems by focusing on people—understanding what users need, their context, and what would help them most. It begins with empathy to learn about users, reframing the challenge in user terms so the right problem is tackled. Then it moves into brainstorming to generate a wide range of ideas without judging them too early. Prototyping turns those ideas into tangible versions you can touch and test, making it possible to learn quickly what works. Iterative testing with users refines and improves the solution through repeated cycles, until the fit is strong and usable. Data visualization is about presenting data clearly, not guiding a problem-solving process. Haptic technology deals with touch feedback in devices, not a problem-solving methodology. Creative placemaking focuses on arts-driven community development, rather than a structured, user-centered design process.

This term centers on solving problems by focusing on people—understanding what users need, their context, and what would help them most. It begins with empathy to learn about users, reframing the challenge in user terms so the right problem is tackled. Then it moves into brainstorming to generate a wide range of ideas without judging them too early. Prototyping turns those ideas into tangible versions you can touch and test, making it possible to learn quickly what works. Iterative testing with users refines and improves the solution through repeated cycles, until the fit is strong and usable.

Data visualization is about presenting data clearly, not guiding a problem-solving process. Haptic technology deals with touch feedback in devices, not a problem-solving methodology. Creative placemaking focuses on arts-driven community development, rather than a structured, user-centered design process.