Resources

Research & Strategy

6 resources Conduct research with empathy for the people who’s challenges you want to impact. Discover AC4D’s tools for developing research plans, conducting interviews, developing participatory activities, and frameworks for synthesizing insights. Learn how to define user needs, frame problems, and uncover opportunities for impactful solutions.

Reframing: A Guide to Unlocking Creative Insights

Insight Combination: Turning Research into Design Ideas

Mastering Customer Journey Mapping: A Practical Guide

Unlock the Power of Concept Mapping for Design and Problem Solving

Unlock the Power of Ethnographic Design Research

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Prototype & Ideate

4 resources From sketching initial ideas to creating high-fidelity prototypes, AC4D offers resources to support every stage of ideation and prototyping. Access tools for brainstorming, wireframing, and rapid prototyping, along with best practices for usability testing. Learn how to iterate on your ideas based on user feedback and build testable prototypes that bring concepts to life.

Mapping an Experiment: Identifying and Testing Your Riskiest Assumption in Social Impact Work

Rapid Innovation: Mastering Idea Validation with Paper

The Art of Storyboarding: From Scenarios to Visual Stories

Crafting Scenarios: Bridging User Goals and Design Solutions

Career Development

8 resources Whether you’re a new or seasoned practitioner, prepare to navigate the next steps of your career. Find resources on building a standout portfolio, crafting résumés, and exploring your career journey. Use insights gained on your skills and aspirations to align your work with personal values, enabling a fulfilling and impactful career path.

You Are Here

You Are Here - Making Sense of the Crossroads

Fulfillment Audit

Energizers & Depleters

Career Journey Map

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Product & Entrepreneurship

1 resource Whether you’re launching your first venture or scaling an existing product, find resources to navigate the journey of building and growing a business. Explore frameworks for validating ideas, developing business models, and refining your product strategy. Use these insights to create impactful, sustainable solutions that align with market needs and your entrepreneurial vision.

Napkin Math: A Quick Way to Estimate Feasibility, Cost, and Impact

Impact Hub

Tools, insights, and resources to level up your design practice.

AC4D Impact Hub

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