# How to choose a design thinking method for teaching the design of localization: A two-dimension linguistic fuzzy model with two-tuples

## TL;DR

This paper introduces a new model to evaluate design thinking methods for university design courses based on expert assessments.

## Contribution

A novel two-dimensional linguistic fuzzy model with two-tuples is proposed to assess design thinking methods in education.

## Key findings

- 12 categories of design thinking methods were identified as most applicable to university design teaching.
- Expert assessments validated the model's effectiveness in evaluating design thinking methods.
- The model has practical value for teaching design courses based on long-term teaching practice.

## Abstract

There are many different types of scientific design thinking methods, but it is necessary to evaluate the applicability of the methods to the components of the design teaching curriculum in universities. Therefore, this study assesses the applicability of design thinking in terms of “design practice” and “locality” based on the local design education philosophy and the characteristics of the students and courses. A two-dimensional linguistic fuzzy model with two-tuples was proposed, and the assessment values of 36 experts were statistically analysed using the Delphi, triangular fuzzy number, Euclidean distance, two-dimension linguistic label (2DLL), and two-dimensional linguistic weighted arithmetic aggregation (2DLWAA) methods. The results highlighted the 12 categories of design thinking methods that are most applicable to teaching and learning, indicating the basic views of university design faculty on the application of design thinking methods. Finally, the new design teaching methods have been validated and constructed through years of teaching practice, and have some reference value for teaching design courses in universities.