Wicked Problems

Despite the evolution of design thinking in the 20th century, wicked problems are the source of most design problems, even if those problems are not initially realized. Wicked problems are not simple to define, but they do adhere to a criteria defined by Richard Buchanan

1) There is no definitive formulation, but all problems relate to their formulated solution

2) These problems can be perpetual, without any timeframe of stopping

3) There are no true or false solutions to the problems, only good or bad

4) There are infinite possible solutions to the problems

5) Every problem has multiple explanations

6) These problems are merely symptoms of larger problems

7) You cannot test solutions to the problems

8) Solving a wicked problem comes from throwing out a solution, not through prototyping and testing

9) Every problem is unique

10) The solver is fully responsible for all solutions

Wicked problem to me are very difficult to understand in this context, as they seem very vague and difficult to define. All wicked problems stem from the involvement of human beings. In society, behavior creates these problems because of human ego and interactions.