The gift giving design thinking exercise likely involved reflecting on communication and human interaction, discussions on interests versus needs, and case studies or scenarios for problem-solving and incentivized participation.
In the gift giving design thinking exercise that was done in class, the steps may have involved reflecting on personal thoughts about communication, human nature, and the practice of problem solving. You were likely prompted to recognize your interests, needs, and the role of dignity and empathy through active listening and conflict transformation. This exercise possibly included case studies or scenarios, such as those provided by community psychology practice, where incentives and motivations for gift-giving were discussed.
It also may have required you to identify given information and the problem at hand, similar to steps in critical thinking. Collaborative group work was probably encouraged, where different perspectives and ideas could be exchanged on how communication and gift-giving reflect broader aspects of human interaction and societal values.
In summary, steps in the exercise might include:
- Jotting down initial thoughts on human communication and self-reflection.
- Engaging in group discussions about interests, needs, and active listening.
- Problem-solving through case studies and incentivized participation.