Ironhack Prework — Challenge 1: Design Thinking

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Apply design thinking to improve Citymapper's user experience and learn how to empathize with users, define problems, and develop solutions

beginner Published 8 Jun 2026

Action Steps

Empathize with Citymapper's users by researching their needs and pain points
Define a specific problem to solve using design thinking principles
Develop a user persona to guide your design decisions
Create a user journey map to visualize the user's experience
Brainstorm and prototype potential solutions to improve Citymapper's user experience

Who Needs to Know This

UX designers, product managers, and software engineers can benefit from this challenge to improve their design thinking skills and develop user-centered solutions

Key Insight

💡 Design thinking is a user-centered approach to problem-solving that involves empathizing with users, defining problems, and developing solutions

Key Takeaways

Apply design thinking to improve Citymapper's user experience and learn how to empathize with users, define problems, and develop solutions

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