Putting the Dating in

Online Dating

Analyzing the current state and reimagining the future of Online Dating. 

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OCAD U Systems Thinking | 2020

 

In collaboration with Ireena Haque, Gulnar Joshi, Aneesha Kotti

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In a team of four, we leveraged a current-world scenario in collaboration with strategic systems thinking practices to co-create a synthesis map of online dating during the era of COVID-19, and beyond. 

 

We focused on a multi-lens approach; discussing the social, economic, environmental, political and values implications of the current and future of online dating.

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By using various tools and methods from foresight and systems thinking practices our team developed a synthesis map designed as a communicative artifact that translates multiple knowledge perspectives about the social system revolving around online dating to illustrate the emerging dilemmas and challenges within this complex system scenario. 

​Our Process​

• Trend Research and Analysis

• Secondary Research

• Iterative Inquiry

• Actors Map

• Empathy Maps

• Causal Loops

• Journey Maps

• Causal Layered Analysis (CLA)

• Three Horizons

• Intervention Model and Strategy

• Transition by Design

 

Outputs

• An Intervention Strategy and Proposal

• A presentation

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Key Skills

Research, Systems Thinking, Strategic Foresight, Design Thinking, Graphic Design, Narrative Building, Strategy Development