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A problem well defined is half solved

A designer puts up sticky notes on a planning board for a usability project. Credit: Freepik
A designer puts up sticky notes on a planning board for a usability project. Credit: Freepik

A quote has been banging around in my head for a week now:

A problem well defined is half solved.

Genius.

So often we’re tempted to find a fix without first understanding the problem and then a lot of time is wasted realising we don’t really understand the problem to solve.

Make sure to clearly state the problem simply (which is what Einstein says is the hardest thing to do) and then get stuck in on some solutions brainstorming.

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By Nathaniel Flick

Hi I'm Nathaniel, a Software Designer - a designer who codes. I live at the intersection between design, engineering, product, and the wider organisation to create innovative, user-focused, and accessible digital experiences. I do this using Design Thinking and Service Design Blueprinting to get actionable results.