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Paper illustration for Design Studio
UX Design
Design Studio
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
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.GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing.
Complexitysame
MediumMedium
Timesame
1-3 h1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
3-82-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Sketches, Concept Directions, Design DecisionsGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes
Tagsno overlap
SketchingCollaborationIdeation
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
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Paper illustration of Design Charrette with its method-specific working model.
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Paper illustration of a branching impact map with a Why goal at the root, actor circles, How behavior changes and What options.
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Paper illustration of a six-field PESTLE grid
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Scenario Planning method illustration showing its working structure
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