Tools to Try

A Design Thinking Approach

The tools below have their foundations in Design Thinking, a problem solving approach that puts people experiencing a problem at the centre of the design process, because those experiencing the problem know the issue best. This approach gets to better solutions because folks share their experiences, including challenges and ideas for what better looks like, putting value on diverse perspectives and novel solutions.

One of the important tenets of a design thinking approach is a “bias toward action.” In other words, just get started wherever you are and be prepared to fail forward. To do this, you need a curious mind and a willingness to explore all the facets of your problem area. These tools will support you in your journey to think through the problem area together with your key stakeholders, develop a shared language, and provide a strong foundation for developing and testing solutions to address the housing needs of seniors in your community.