02. Assumptions & Questions

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Assumptions & Questions

L5 02 Assumptions & Questions

Assumptions & Questions Recap

Things to Remember

  • Questioning assumptions is a good way to make sure that you don’t get stuck in a specific way of thinking
  • It’s easiest to start by identifying assumptions, and then drilling down and asking questions to see if those assumptions still stand

Assumptions & Questions Quiz

True or false:

Questioning assumptions will always lead to alternative, innovative ideas.
SOLUTION: False

Assumptions - Spectacles by Snapchat

QUESTION:

Assumption

Think about Spectacles by Snapchat (sunglasses with a camera and Snapchat integration). Write an assumption that the product made

ANSWER:

Thanks for your response. Good examples could include assumptions related to privacy, for example, “People don’t mind being recorded”

Questions - Spectacles by Snapchat

QUESTION:

Question

Now turn that assumption into a question

ANSWER:

Thanks for your response. A good question should challenge the assumption from the previous quiz, for example “Are bystanders comfortable with their image being captured without their knowledge” or “Will people interact or feel different when talking to someone who is wearing a camera on their face?”

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