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Paper illustration for Design Studio
UX Design
Design Studio
Paper illustration of a two-by-two Ansoff Matrix with four growth directions
Business Strategy
Ansoff Matrix
Paper illustration of Porter’s five competitive forces
Business Strategy
Porter Five Forces
Purposedifferent
When several designs need to be quickly put in relation to each other, it makes ideas visible and comparable. It encourages early variants instead of long upfront debates.The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other.Porter Five Forces analyzes the forces that shape competitive pressure and profitability in a market. The view of market structure goes beyond individual competitors and reveals systemic pressure points.
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MediumLowMedium
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1-3 h45-90 min1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
3-82-82-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Sketches, Concept Directions, Design DecisionsAnsoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk NotesFive Forces Analysis, Competitive Risks, Strategic Options
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SketchingCollaborationIdeation
GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio
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Paper illustration of a six-field PESTLE grid
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Paper illustration of a SWOT matrix with four separated quadrants and marked strategic options.
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