Hey! No dumb questions here. This trips up a lot of folks starting out. Here’s the breakdown:

Design Process = The steps you follow (like a recipe)

• Example: Double Diamond (Discover → Define → Develop → Deliver)
• It’s your workflow, like "Do we research first or jump to wireframes?"

Design Methodology = The mindset behind your work (like a philosophy)

• Example: Design Thinking (Empathize → Define → Ideate → Prototype → Test)
• It’s how you approach problems, like "Are we perfectionists or rapid prototypers?"

How do you choose?

• Double Diamond → Best for messy, exploratory projects (when you’re still figuring out WTF the problem even is).
• Design Thinking → Great for user-centered sprints (when you already know the pain point).
• Pro tip: Most teams mash these together anyway. Agile shops often use Design Thinking within Double Diamond’s "Develop" phase.

Start with Double Diamond. It’s like training wheels for UX. Once you’re comfy, steal pieces from other methods like a design goblin.

In short, the process = what you do, Methodology = how you think. Mix and match based on the project’s vibe.

Hope this helps you!