In the fourth major step of the Design Thinking process, the activity associated with "Test" is testing solution prototypes. Select one correct…

The question contains a typographical error. It incorrectly refers to the "fourth major step" when describing an activity of the fifth step. In the GInI five-step Design Thinking process (Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test), the fourth step is 'Prototype', which involves building tangible representations of ideas. The fifth step is 'Test', where these prototypes are tested with users to gather feedback. Therefore, assuming the question intended to ask about the activity in the 'Test' phase, the correct answer is testing solution prototypes.

A. Building solution prototypes: This is the primary activity of the fourth step, 'Prototype', not the fifth step, 'Test', which the question's text describes.

B. Ideating / brainstorming solutions: This activity belongs to the third step of the Design Thinking process, 'Ideate'.

C. Testing hypotheses: While testing prototypes does test underlying hypotheses, the direct and specific activity of the 'Test' stage is testing the solution prototype itself with users.

1. Global Innovation Institute (GInI). (2020). Applied Innovation Master Book (AInMB) v2.2. Part 3

Section 1

Chapter 2: Design Thinking

p. 212. The text describes the fifth stage

Test

as the phase for soliciting feedback about the prototypes created in the previous stage.

2. Plattner

H. (2010). An Introduction to Design Thinking Process Guide. Institute of Design at Stanford. The guide defines the 'Test' stage as the opportunity to solicit feedback on the prototypes built.