Design Thinking test: Pre-employment screening assessment to hire the best candidates

Summary of the Design Thinking test

This Design Thinking test comprehensively evaluates candidates across four critical skill areas: empathy and user-centered focus, problem framing and definition, ideation and creativity, and prototyping and iteration.

Covered skills

  • Empathy and user-centered focus

  • Problem framing and definition

  • Ideation and creativity

  • Prototyping and iteration

Use the Design Thinking test to hire

Customer experience specialists, managers, and designers, service designers, design, innovation, marketing, and product managers, product and marketing strategists, technology consultants, and any other roles requiring design thinking skills.

Type

Role specific skills

Time

10 min

Languages

English

Level

Intermediate
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About the Design Thinking test

In today's business landscape, design thinking is an invaluable asset, fostering user-centricity, innovation, and effective problem-solving. By embracing this approach, organizations gain a deep understanding of user needs, resulting in elevated satisfaction and loyalty.

Moreover, it's a systematic methodology that efficiently addresses complex issues, minimizing risk and optimizing costs. Design thinking ignites creative exploration, stimulating novel solutions vital for staying competitive.

This Design Thinking test comprehensively evaluates candidates across four critical skill areas: empathy and user-centered focus, problem framing and definition, ideation and creativity, and prototyping and iteration.

Candidates excelling in this screening test will demonstrate proficiency in design thinking methodologies, equipping your business to innovate and excel in the market. They will be adept at user-focused problem-solving, ideation, and prototyping, leading to improved products, services, and user experiences.

By leveraging this Design Thinking test, you can identify professionals who bring innovation and user-centricity to your organization's processes and drive its growth, enabling you to capture new opportunities and stand out in the market.

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This test is made by a subject-matter expert

Yee Jek K.

Yee Jek is a design consultant with eight years of experience in leveraging design thinking methodologies to craft innovative, user-centered solutions. He has contributed to projects across various industries, including energy, finance, consumer goods and healthcare sectors. He holds a master's degree in strategic design from Delft University of Technology.

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