DTI IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

UNIT-3

INNOVATION

1.   Discuss how creativity and innovation contribute to organizational growth, supported by real-life case studies?

2. Elaborate on the importance of teamwork in driving innovation. Provide examples of successful innovative teams?                  OR

3. . Explain the art of innovation with suitable examples?
4.  Discuss value-based innovation and its impact on organizational  
        Strategy?

UNIT-4

PRODUCT DESIGN

1.  Evaluate the role of product value in enhancing customer satisfaction?
2. Analyze the impact of innovation on product design and explain its
        significance through examples?   OR

3. Explain the process of introducing a product to the market, highlighting  the strategies involved 

        the design elements that contributed to its success?

4. Evaluate a real-world case study of an innovative product and discuss

UNIT-5

DESIGN THINKING IN BUSINESS PROCESSES

1.  Develop a prototype for a product that addresses a common business problem by applying design thinking principles? 

2. Create an innovative business model for a startup that promotes and delivers sustainable product solutions?           OR

3. Develop a marketing strategy for a product using design thinking?

4. Design a maintenance and reliability strategy for a technology-based startup?

UNIT-1:

UNIT–I: Introduction to Design Thinking – Important Questions

1. Explain the basic elements of design such as dot, line, shape, and form.
   How do these elements act as fundamental building blocks in design?

2. What are the principles of design?
   Explain principles such as balance, contrast, emphasis, proportion, rhythm, and unity with suitable examples.

3. Define Design Thinking.
   Explain its importance and how it differs from traditional problem-solving approaches.

4. Explain the history and evolution of Design Thinking.
   Mention key contributors and how Design Thinking has evolved in modern engineering and product design.

5. Discuss the role of new materials in industry.
   How have advanced materials influenced modern design, innovation, and sustainability?

6. Explain the relationship between design elements and design principles.
   How do they work together to create effective and user-centered designs?

UNIT-2:

UNIT–II: Design Thinking Process – Important Questions

1. Explain the Design Thinking Process with neat flow diagram, describing each stage:
   Empathize, Analyze (Define), Ideate, Prototype, and Test.
   How does this process help in problem-solving?

2. Discuss the role of Empathize and Analyze stages in Design Thinking.
   Why are user needs and problem definition critical before ideation?

3. What is Ideation in Design Thinking?
   Explain different ideation techniques such as Brainstorming and how ideas are converted into Prototypes.

4. Explain how the Design Thinking process is implemented in driving inventions.
   Illustrate with a suitable example of a real-world product or innovation.

5. Describe the application of Design Thinking in Social Innovations.
   How does Design Thinking help in solving social problems related to health, education, or sustainability?

6. Explain the tools of Design Thinking:

   • Persona

   • Customer Journey Map

   • Brainstorming

   • Product Development