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Criterion
Paper illustration for Contextual Inquiry.
UX Research
Contextual Inquiry
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Paper illustration of HEART Framework with its method-specific working model.
UX Research
HEART Framework
A paper-based illustration representing Kano Model with its core stages and visible working result.
Product Discovery
Kano Model
Purposedifferent
When work processes are known only from accounts and the real context stays hidden, Contextual Inquiry makes behavior at the workplace visible. Observation and follow-up questions together show how people actually work, get interrupted, and improvise.With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention.Helps clarify observations, needs, and patterns in concrete terms. It groups observations into patterns, questions, and decisions. The result is captured as a HEART-GSM table and dashboard.When features need to be distinguished by their effect on satisfaction, it makes expectations and surprises comparable. It separates basic needs, performance contribution, and delight.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowMediumMedium
Timedifferent
1-3 Wochen30-60 min120 min initial, dann laufend1-2 Tage
Participantsdifferent
4-12 Beobachtungen1-53-610-50
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Field Notes, Workflow Insights, Pain PointsABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListHEART-GSM Table, DashboardKano Matrix, Feature Classes, Priority Themes
Tagsno overlap
UX researchObservationContext
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction
SatisfactionPrioritizationCustomer
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