Using Backwards Design

During my Design and Technology Certificate at Harvard Extension School, one of my final projects used Backward Design and Design Thinking Methodology. The most significant difference between using a framework such as Addie and Design Thinking is the approach to the solution you are trying to provide.

With ADDIE, typically, the solution has already been established by a superior, or there is a need for training that comes down the pipeline. When we use Design Thinking, we go from the final user upwards in the project. We dig deeper to understand the user's physical and psychological needs.

Regardless of the framework used, the designer's diligence during the Training Needs Analysis is paramount. It ensures that the final product is aligned with the intended objectives and doesn't miss the target.

Reviewing the Miro Board is a valuable step to gaining insight into the brainstorming and theories used in the project. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the design process and the methodologies employed.