Identifying User Needs

Identify and evaluate the specific needs and wants of end users and clients.
Analyze given design contexts to propose clear and solvable design problems.
Investigate existing products and market situations to validate the real need for a new product and inform the design specification.
Collect and analyze primary research data to explore initial ideas and guide ongoing design work.
Gather and utilize secondary research data to inform broad conceptual understanding and support the design process.

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