My First Design Thinking Exercise
Empathy map for a skateboarder based in INDIA
**Says:**
- "I love the feeling of freedom and exhilaration when I'm skating through the streets."
- "It's tough to find good skateboarding spots here, but I'm always on the lookout."
- "I wish more people understood that skateboarding is a real sport and takes a lot of skill."
**Thinks:**
- "I hope I can improve my tricks and land that difficult flip."
- "I need to be cautious of traffic and pedestrians while skating on the streets."
- "I wish there were more skate parks in my city to practice and connect with other skaters."
**Does:**
- Practices tricks for hours to perfect them.
- Explores the city to discover new and challenging spots for skating.
- Connects with other skateboarders online and participates in local skateboarding events.
**Feels:**
- Excited and alive when nailing a new trick.
- Frustrated when not able to find suitable places to skate.
- Happy to be part of a community that shares the same passion.
**Pains:**
- Dealing with the disapproving looks of people who don't understand skateboarding.
- The lack of proper infrastructure and skate parks in the area.
- Occasionally getting injured while attempting advanced tricks.
**Gains:**
- Improved skating skills and confidence.
- A sense of belonging by connecting with fellow skaters.
- The thrill of exploring the city in a unique way.
This empathy map is a generalization and might not reflect the experience of every skateboarder in India but i tried :/