Key Points

● Needfinding is the first step in the biodesign process. Formulating a need statement has three main components including a problem, a population, and an outcome.

● Utilize root cause analysis to better define your problem. Balancing the scope of your problem (too broad vs too narrow) will be imperative to engaging stakeholders.

● You need to be able to define, enrich, and readily identify your population of interest.

● Outcomes should be measurable, well-accepted, and should matter to your key stakeholders.