Design Thinking for Innovation 

 Storytelling Reflection 

 Challenge & Selection :   For the longest time , I ’ve always struggled with storytelling and incorporating this concept into   my work . As an apparel design and development student , being able to perfectly tell stories of   the creations being made will be crucial for team dynamics , fueling further product innovations ,   and , on the receiving end of consumers , purchasing the final product . When it comes to   designing , designers are able to conceptualize what is going on within their minds with ease , but   communicating ideas to others in a meaningful way has been a challenge for me .     A goal that I ’ve personally set for myself regarding my design process is to conduct adequate   research . By researching the history of a garment , the influences that the piece may have on   certain communities , and the trends that are likely to emerge in the future , I am able to collect all   the necessary information and interpret it in my own way to convey the story I want to share .   The important aspect of my goal is to not only take the audience and consumer on a product   journey but also elevate my apparel designs so that it can pay homage to the past and launch   the storytelling stages into features of the final product .     I ’ve selected storytelling because I wanted to use this tool to understand it on a deeper level . As   mentioned , I often struggle with storytelling when it comes to design . My challenge is jumping   right into the design phase without conducting much research or ideating concepts and   prototypes . I ’ve also come to realize that the way I ’ve been operating does n’t facilitate much   growth and restricts me to expand my ideas . Thinking on the same level as consumers , creating   trust and connection with them , all while understanding the user experiences will help me create   sustainable growth and fuel better ideas that lead to product innovations .     Application :   Conducting adequate research to understand the past has been one of the most successful   things that have helped me in storytelling . By understanding your inspirations , learning more   about your product and its history and all the micro influences and movements that led it to be   that product , along with tapping into consumer shopping habits , shopping behaviors , and human   tendencies of your audiences have allowed me to learn more and triumphantly apply storytelling   into my design .     The product that I remember creating was a selvedge denim jacket for motorcyclers . Since   these jackets have been popularized over time and have become an iconic fashion piece , I   needed to figure out a way where this new concept could be different , while also paying tribute   to its past . My research drove me to learn more about the history of denim in the late 1800s and   early 1900s . There was an oversupply of denim and since this material was very cost - effective   and useful in protecting coal miners , various models of jackets were created over time . Now ,   within the 21st century , the denim / workwear culture still strives to honor the past . 

 However , the denim workwear culture only satisfies a small number of actual motorcycle riders .   Riders are looking for enough protection in case of an accident and value a material that is not   only breathable and comfortable but one that will protect impacts and abrasion . The stories that   I wanted to carry forward were the vintage denim material , its classic garment cuts / patterns , and   the perception of what the jacket brings to the actual wearer -- pride ,   armor , and ruggedness .   Another storytelling piece that I could tie into the past was the idea of future technologies such   as innovative textiles that consist of kevlar and mesh to promote breathability . Understanding all   the nuances of the final design intent and communicating it to other team members lead to a   more efficient and successful project .      Insight :   When applying new tools to help solve a complex problem , it ’s amazing how different one ’s   mechanism of thinking becomes . The new flow of how information is perceived and processed   is gained and one learns how to properly grow and adapt to challenging situations . Applying   storytelling to my design habits has allowed for a more holistic approach to the final product ,   and in hindsight , also allowed for healthier collaboration amongst team members and my own   idea and way of thinking . Not only do team members better understand the project ’s design but   they also have a level of understanding that can allow for improved feedback , comments , and   ideas . On the consumer - facing end , customers are able to receive more specifically tailored   products with a greater user experience that connects on a personal , utilitarian , and fashion   level .     Approach :   A different approach I would take is incorporating some sort of visualization element into my   storytelling process . In the situation of conducting research , having group interviews or   one - on - one meetings , and learning how consumers think is very crucial in the product creation   process . Using visuals to describe a potential new product idea and conveying this concept to   consumers with sketches , pictures , videos , and other media inspiration will allow designers to   make better - informed decisions to forecast what consumers actually want .     The combination of storytelling and visualization is a powerful tool to have . Using it in the design   space will unlock new ways of thinking amongst designers and with consumers . Overall , it   allows all parties to tap into a different way of thinking instead of using ambiguous language that   can get lost in the communication mix . Not only does it better align ideas and stories with   others , but it also creates a better environment to solve problems and develop innovations . 


EMAIL: 
ID_NUM: 
NAME_STUDENT: 
PHONE_NUM: 
STREET_ADDRESS: 
URL_PERSONAL: 
USERNAME: 

### Task: You are a PII (Personal Identity Information) Detection. Given a essays written by students, you have to identify ONLY the following:
NAME_STUDENT - The full or partial name of a student that is not necessarily the author of the essay. This excludes instructors, authors, and other person names.
EMAIL - A student’s email address.
USERNAME - A student's username on any platform.
ID_NUM - A number or sequence of characters that could be used to identify a student, such as a student ID or a social security number.
PHONE_NUM - A phone number associated with a student.
URL_PERSONAL - A URL that might be used to identify a student.
STREET_ADDRESS - A full or partial street address that is associated with the student, such as their home address.
### Input: Design Thinking for Innovation 

 Storytelling Reflection 

 Challenge & Selection :   For the longest time , I ’ve always struggled with storytelling and incorporating this concept into   my work . As an apparel design and development student , being able to perfectly tell stories of   the creations being made will be crucial for team dynamics , fueling further product innovations ,   and , on the receiving end of consumers , purchasing the final product . When it comes to   designing , designers are able to conceptualize what is going on within their minds with ease , but   communicating ideas to others in a meaningful way has been a challenge for me .     A goal that I ’ve personally set for myself regarding my design process is to conduct adequate   research . By researching the history of a garment , the influences that the piece may have on   certain communities , and the trends that are likely to emerge in the future , I am able to collect all   the necessary information and interpret it in my own way to convey the story I want to share .   The important aspect of my goal is to not only take the audience and consumer on a product   journey but also elevate my apparel designs so that it can pay homage to the past and launch   the storytelling stages into features of the final product .     I ’ve selected storytelling because I wanted to use this tool to understand it on a deeper level . As   mentioned , I often struggle with storytelling when it comes to design . My challenge is jumping   right into the design phase without conducting much research or ideating concepts and   prototypes . I ’ve also come to realize that the way I ’ve been operating does n’t facilitate much   growth and restricts me to expand my ideas . Thinking on the same level as consumers , creating   trust and connection with them , all while understanding the user experiences will help me create   sustainable growth and fuel better ideas that lead to product innovations .     Application :   Conducting adequate research to understand the past has been one of the most successful   things that have helped me in storytelling . By understanding your inspirations , learning more   about your product and its history and all the micro influences and movements that led it to be   that product , along with tapping into consumer shopping habits , shopping behaviors , and human   tendencies of your audiences have allowed me to learn more and triumphantly apply storytelling   into my design .     The product that I remember creating was a selvedge denim jacket for motorcyclers . Since   these jackets have been popularized over time and have become an iconic fashion piece , I   needed to figure out a way where this new concept could be different , while also paying tribute   to its past . My research drove me to learn more about the history of denim in the late 1800s and   early 1900s . There was an oversupply of denim and since this material was very cost - effective   and useful in protecting coal miners , various models of jackets were created over time . Now ,   within the 21st century , the denim / workwear culture still strives to honor the past . 

 However , the denim workwear culture only satisfies a small number of actual motorcycle riders .   Riders are looking for enough protection in case of an accident and value a material that is not   only breathable and comfortable but one that will protect impacts and abrasion . The stories that   I wanted to carry forward were the vintage denim material , its classic garment cuts / patterns , and   the perception of what the jacket brings to the actual wearer -- pride ,   armor , and ruggedness .   Another storytelling piece that I could tie into the past was the idea of future technologies such   as innovative textiles that consist of kevlar and mesh to promote breathability . Understanding all   the nuances of the final design intent and communicating it to other team members lead to a   more efficient and successful project .      Insight :   When applying new tools to help solve a complex problem , it ’s amazing how different one ’s   mechanism of thinking becomes . The new flow of how information is perceived and processed   is gained and one learns how to properly grow and adapt to challenging situations . Applying   storytelling to my design habits has allowed for a more holistic approach to the final product ,   and in hindsight , also allowed for healthier collaboration amongst team members and my own   idea and way of thinking . Not only do team members better understand the project ’s design but   they also have a level of understanding that can allow for improved feedback , comments , and   ideas . On the consumer - facing end , customers are able to receive more specifically tailored   products with a greater user experience that connects on a personal , utilitarian , and fashion   level .     Approach :   A different approach I would take is incorporating some sort of visualization element into my   storytelling process . In the situation of conducting research , having group interviews or   one - on - one meetings , and learning how consumers think is very crucial in the product creation   process . Using visuals to describe a potential new product idea and conveying this concept to   consumers with sketches , pictures , videos , and other media inspiration will allow designers to   make better - informed decisions to forecast what consumers actually want .     The combination of storytelling and visualization is a powerful tool to have . Using it in the design   space will unlock new ways of thinking amongst designers and with consumers . Overall , it   allows all parties to tap into a different way of thinking instead of using ambiguous language that   can get lost in the communication mix . Not only does it better align ideas and stories with   others , but it also creates a better environment to solve problems and develop innovations .
### Output: 