Human Centered Design for digital solution development
Design Thinking & Human-Centred Design for Inclusive Innovation in Smallholder Agriculture
Design Thinking & Human-Centred Design for Inclusive Innovation in Smallholder Agriculture
Workshop Objectives
Build internal capabilities in Design Thinking and Human-Centred Design (HC)
Apply design methods to understand smallholder farmer needs
Develop and prototype practical, scalable solutions
Explore strategies for trust-building and behavior change
Learn how to blend digital tools with in-person engagement for scale
Day 1 – Understand: Empathize & Define
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Introduction to Design Thinking and HCD tools
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Align on language and mindsets across participants
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Deep dive into smallholder challenges
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Field visit & hands-on design research with farmers
Day 2 – Explore: Ideate & Prototype
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Synthesis of field data and insights
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Concept development and prototyping
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Creation of storyboards to visualize ideas
Day 3 – Materialize: Test & Implement
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Concept iteration and feedback loops
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Exploration of pathways to scale
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Reflections on how to integrate design thinking into day-to-day work
Key Learning Outcomes
Apply design thinking to identify unmet farmer needs and translate insights into solutions
Develop and refine farmer-centric ideas with clear use cases
Test concepts with farmers and stakeholders to improve viability
Understand behavioral levers and how to build trust with smallholders
Strengthen ability to partner across sectors and accelerate impact
