Creativity, Critical Thinking, Problem$-$Solving Final Project: Design Thinking ProjectOverview: In this design thinking project, you will work to address a specific challenge faced by a classmate. Utilizing the principles of design thinking, you will conduct an empathy interview, define the problem, ideate potential solutions, create prototypes, and test your ideas. The objective is to develop innovative solutions that effectively address the needs and concerns of your classmate that DO NOT ALREADY EXIST.Assignment Steps:Step $1$: Empathy Interview Preparation $($In$-$Class, April $2$nd$)$Brainstown a list of questions to ask during empathy interviews.Step $2$: Empathy Interviews $($In$-$Class, April $2$nd$)$Conduct an empathy interview with a classmate to gain insights into their experiences, needs, and challenges related to the problems faced by college students today.Consider the various challenges faced by your classmate and identify specific problem areas to focus on$.$Step $3$: Problem Definition $($In$-$Class, April $2$nd$)$Reflect on the insights gathered from the empathy interviews and identify common themes, pain points, and unmet needs.Define a clear and actionable problem statement that encapsulates the challenges faced by your classmate in your chosen problem area.Step $4$: Ideation and Solution Generation $($In$-$Class, April $2$nd$)$Brainstorm potential solutions to address the identified problem statement.Utilize techniques such as brainstorming, mind mapping, and rapid prototyping to generate creative ideas.Step $5$: Prototype Development $($In$-$Class, April $9$th$)$Create prototypes of your selected solution$($s$)$ using whatever materials and resources are available to you.Your prototypes can be low$-$fidelity $($sketches$,$ diagrams$)$ or high$-$fidelity $($mock$-$ups, digital prototypes$)$ depending on the nature of your solution.Step $6$: Prototype Testing $($In$-$Class, April $9$th$)$Test your prototypes with a small group of classmates to gather feedback and insights. Observe how users interact with your prototypes and note any areas for improvement.Step $7$: Iteration and Refinement $($In$-$Class, April $9$th$)$