A Morphological chart is a method that splits a product/solution into smaller chunks that can then be analyzed and ideated for independently. Afterwards those ideas can be mixed and matched to develop different solutions.
To be used after having a clear overview of the design problem and at the beginning of the ideation phase.
A concept sketch is a fast freehand drawing.
To be used in Ideation phase.
Let people show you what matters to them.
Give people a chance to explain their priorities in their own words by inviting them to create a care package for a specific purpose.
Understand your users through visual artifacts.
A mood board is a collage of images and texture that communicates a feeling or experience. See what inspires people by asking them to make their very own.
Get fresh and perspective by trying something new and (slightly) scary.
Often, we're designing for behavior change. To find emotional common ground with the people you're designing for, observe how it feels to wade into the unknown, and experience how scary trying something new can be.
Gain empathy by trying something new.
Imagine a day in the life of a person you're designing for - their morning routine, diet, hobbies, commute, commonly used products, and more.
The story template is a method to help in the exploration or research phase of a project. It is especially useful during shorter processes such as a design sprint or a design jam. It can serve as a substitute for interviews if time/ context does not allow for it and it helps the workshop participants to create data connected to real experiences in their lives.
This brainstorming method uses our senses to generate ideas.
Stretch your imagination with some help form everyday objects.
Spark creativity by forcing yourself to see objects you know well from different perspectives or imagine new users for them.
Identify some of your user's key emotions.
Offer prompts in an interview to uncover people's emotions about things that might not come up otherwise and set yourself up for more engaging conversation.
It's an expert review of the customer experience of an exisiting product.
Get a window in someone else's life. Gain access to the parts of someone's life you might not otherwise see by having them keep a photo diary for a few days or weeks.