Saving The Washington Monument: Fifth Of Five Whys
Problem: One of the monuments in Washington D.C. is deteriorating.
Why #5 – Why are swarms of insects drawn to the monument at dusk?
Because the lighting of the monument in the evening attracts the local insects.
Solution: Change how the monument is illuminated in the evening to prevent attraction of swarming insects.
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Experience designer and design teacher interested in well-being, accessibility and great design practices. Specialising in service design, product design and user research.
Great example of the five whys in design thinking
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