The use of design thinking in agile software requirements survey: A case study

Abstract

This work presents an experience report using the technique of Designer Thinking applied in the modernization of two real systems. We used software development in this modernization. In addition, it describes a the participation of a Designer throughout the development process and what the perceptions of project participants are in relation to the benefits of this professional’s involvement in the whole development process cycle. The evaluation of the perception of those involved was carried out through a survey in the form of a questionnaire to analyze the results. The Project has 29 participants and of these 24 responded to the questionnaire. 75% of the participants stated that the prototypes proposed by the Designer were important for carrying out their activities in the project and 92% consider the experience of using prototypes to support the system development functionalities positive.