Different Perspectives

A tool to help reframe a challenge, unlocking new ways of thinking and bold new ideas about how to address it.

Purpose of this tool:

This tool helps you to look at challenges from different perspectives and open up space for new ideas that may not have been considered.

Why this tool is important:

Challenging preconceived ideas and mindsets is an essential part of the design process. Without taking this step, it is easy to develop ideas and interventions based on assumptions, shutting down possibilities that can emerge through thinking differently. This tool asks you to let go of what you know, and to embrace a wider set of opportunities available to you.

What you need to begin:

To use this tool, you need to have a good understanding of the challenge that you are trying to tackle in your project and the types of stakeholders involved in or impacted by it. Stakeholder research is recommended ahead of completing this exercise as it requires you to understand these different perspectives. Alternatively, you may decide to invite additional stakeholders to participate in this exercise.