IxDF Certificate of Completion

Design Thinking: The Ultimate Guide

IxDF Course Certificate awarded to Gladys González-Quesada for completing the "Design Thinking: The Ultimate Guide" course
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The Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF) hereby certifies that the IxDF Course Certificate (ID #2b8ceca2-1a3e-4dcc-af39-dbe2baa82b05) has been conferred upon Gladys González-Quesada with a Top 10% Course Taker Distinction in formal recognition of completing evidence-based curricula taught by industry leaders, to the standards established by the IxDF Educational Codex. View Course Curriculum.

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Verified Competencies Demonstrated by Gladys González-Quesada

By completing this curriculum to the standards of the IxDF Educational Codex, Gladys González-Quesada has demonstrated mastery of how to:

  • Apply an iterative, user-focused design process to generate innovative ideas for complex, ill-defined problems.

  • Lead projects through the five stages of design thinking: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test.

  • Employ user research techniques like interviews, observations, and cultural probes to ground decisions in authentic behaviors, habits, and goals.

  • Build empathy with target users by setting aside assumptions and applying methods like the 5 Whys and What-How-Why.

  • Turn research into actionable insights through empathy maps, affinity diagrams, and personas.

  • Frame Point of View (POV) problem statements and "How Might We" questions that guide teams toward focused, human-centered solutions.

  • Facilitate productive ideation sessions using brainstorming, brainwriting, SCAMPER, and Worst Possible Idea techniques.

  • Evaluate and select the strongest ideas using methods like dot voting, the Four Categories method, and the Now Wow How Matrix.

  • Prototype solutions rapidly and early using low-fidelity approaches that accelerate learning and reduce risk.

  • Test and refine concepts with users to validate relevance, usability, and fit to real needs.

  • Ensure design solutions are desirable as well as feasible and viable for real-world implementation.

  • Map and manage stakeholders to align design work with business objectives and team priorities.

  • Initiate a customer-centered working culture that aligns teams around sustainable, holistic value creation.

  • Collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams to drive innovation and creative problem-solving.

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Gladys González-Quesada

Gladys González-Quesada

Digital Solutions Wizard

Gurabo, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico
  • IxDF Best-in-Class
    IxDF Best-in-Class distinction: Completed an IxDF Course with a score of 100%
  • IxDF Top 10% Course Taker
    IxDF Top 10% Course Taker distinction: Completed an IxDF course with a score of 90%
  • IxDF Assiduous Learner Award
    IxDF Assiduous Learner Award distinction: Completed 5 IxDF Courses
  • IxDF Local Group Member
    IxDF Local Group Member distinction: Member of an IxDF Local Group
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IxDF Distinctions

Distinctions are conferred upon Gladys González-Quesada in formal recognition of their notable achievements and contributions, as stipulated by the IxDF Educational Codex.

IxDF Assiduous Learner Award Distinction IxDF Assiduous Learner Award
Completed 5
IxDF Courses
IxDF Best-in-Class Distinction IxDF Best-in-Class
Completed an IxDF Course
with a score of 100%
IxDF Certified Course Completer Distinction IxDF Certified Course Completer
Completed one or more
IxDF Courses.
IxDF Community Influencer Distinction IxDF Community Influencer
Contributed meaningfully
to IxDF Conversations
IxDF Local Group Member Distinction IxDF Local Group Member
Member of an
IxDF Local Group
IxDF Master Class Learner Distinction IxDF Master Class Learner
Completed one or more
IxDF Master Classes
IxDF Top 10% Course Taker Distinction IxDF Top 10% Course Taker
Completed an IxDF course
with a score of 90%
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Certificates Earned
by Gladys González-Quesada

IxDF Course Certificates are awarded to Gladys González-Quesada in formal recognition of completing evidence-based curricula taught by industry leaders, to the standards established by the IxDF Educational Codex.

IxDF Master Class Certificates Earned

IxDF Master Class Certificates are awarded to Gladys González-Quesada in formal recognition of their attendance and ongoing commitment to learning from industry leaders.

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Vibe Coding for Everyone: Build and Launch Real Products with AI

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AI in Healthcare UX: How You Can Design Trustworthy Interfaces in High-Stakes Environments certificate

AI in Healthcare UX: How You Can Design Trustworthy Interfaces in High-Stakes Environments

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Design for AI Agents: Healthcare and High-Stakes Systems certificate

Design for AI Agents: Healthcare and High-Stakes Systems

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Design Systems: How to Write Documentation People Will Actually Use certificate

Design Systems: How to Write Documentation People Will Actually Use

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Healthcare UX: Design for Patient Engagement and Technology Adoption certificate

Healthcare UX: Design for Patient Engagement and Technology Adoption

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How to Use AI Ethically in UX Research: A Practical Guide certificate

How to Use AI Ethically in UX Research: A Practical Guide

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Innovate with Design Thinking: Your Shortcut to Results certificate

Innovate with Design Thinking: Your Shortcut to Results

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User Research for Everyone: Practical Strategies for Every Team certificate

User Research for Everyone: Practical Strategies for Every Team

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How to Design for the Human Mind: Cognitive Science for UX certificate

How to Design for the Human Mind: Cognitive Science for UX

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User Stories Don't Help Users: Introducing Persona Stories certificate

User Stories Don't Help Users: Introducing Persona Stories

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How to Design for Neurodiversity: Inclusive Content and UX certificate

How to Design for Neurodiversity: Inclusive Content and UX

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Boost Mobile UX with UX Design Principles and Best Practices certificate

Boost Mobile UX with UX Design Principles and Best Practices

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How to Create Complex Tables Users Love: A UI Designer's Guide certificate

How to Create Complex Tables Users Love: A UI Designer's Guide

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Beyond Interfaces: The UI Design Skills You Need to Know certificate

Beyond Interfaces: The UI Design Skills You Need to Know

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Mental Models: How to Design for the Way Your Users Think certificate

Mental Models: How to Design for the Way Your Users Think

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Design For Agile: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them certificate

Design For Agile: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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IxDF Membership Certificate

This IxDF Membership Certificate (ID #PRGRWHfcS) has been issued to Gladys González-Quesada in formal recognition of their membership of the Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF).

The authenticity of this membership certificate can be verified on this permanent link.

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