Blended learning, combining digital and physical tools, has been shown to improve focus and material retention in educational settings. This project investigates the use of an interactive system to enhance in-person learning during a design thinking course, targeting the often-difficult task of problem statement formulation.

The client, Design Thinkers Academy, is an educational institute aiming to improve student engagement in design methodology training.

The project goal was to develop and test a reusable, plywood-based interactive prototype called the “problem statement box.” With the goal to make learning and formulating a problem more engaging and time-efficient compared to traditional paper methods.