1. What is design thinking? A way of thinking and acting that is based on human-centered
design is known as “design thinking.” In contrast to other innovation and ideation
techniques, design thinking is user- and solution-centered rather than problem-based. In
other words, it concentrates on the answer to a problem rather than the problem itself.
There are four distinct stages of design thinking. The first stage being Clarify. In this
phase it is about narrowing down the focus of the design thinking process. It involves
identifying the problem statement to come up with the best outcome. The second
phase known as Ideate consists of overcoming the cognitive fixedness and devise new
and innovative ideas that solve the problems that were identified. The third phase
develop
concepts are developed by evaluating many potential solutions. This involves
performing numerous iterations of prototyping, testing, and experimentation to find out
whether a notion is viable. The fourth and final phase, implementation, is when the
entire process comes together.
2. How has design thinking influenced a product I use? In my search for product that was
created from design thinking I came across service that everyone uses including me
Uber Eats. People may find restaurants in their city using Uber Eats, and each location
has its own distinct food culture and environment. Uber realized it needed to immerse
itself in and learn about the diverse experiences of restaurant employees, delivery
partners, and customers to develop a solution that would answer the demands of each
city. The designers of the Uber Eats team frequently visited various markets to speak
with customers and study how their product was being used, from following delivery
drivers to meeting restaurant proprietors in the area. The team has carried out
experiments and developed prototypes to build features, such as the “Most Popular
Items” category, based on their observations. The software has continued to develop
and improve the experience of meal delivery through research and iteration.
3. What are the connections between opportunities and planning? Opportunities and
planning are closely related in many ways. Planning mistakes can result in fewer or no
opportunities at all. Planning not only creates greater chances, but it also provides other
advantages for entrepreneurship on its own. Long-term planning can result in improved
legitimacy and greater access to resources. Additionally, planning might “transform their
internal views.” Planning can provide the business owner a clearer understanding of
what is ahead. Overall, there is a balance between opportunity and planning. The other
does not exist without the first. A valuable life skill is planning.

4. What opportunities have I missed? I will say throughout my entire life I have missed two
opportunities. One opportunity was the chance to go to Texas A&M University but
missed it out of fear being far away from my family. The other opportunity was when I
was trying to get into the Norfolk naval shipyard apprenticeship program decided to not
continue through the program as I had decided I wanted to get my degree in
cybersecurity. Sometimes I do wonder how things would have played out if I had
followed either path.
5. Can a successful venture be unethical? I would say yes it would depend on each person’s
definition on what makes something unethical. In my opinion any successful venture
that took advantage of or harmed anyone or anything I would consider unethical.
Additionally, acting unethically can have negative effects on a company’s reputation and
legal standing, which can be detrimental in the long run.