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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
Paper illustration of a two-by-two Ansoff Matrix with four growth directions
Business Strategy
Ansoff Matrix
Paper illustration of a branching impact map with a Why goal at the root, actor circles, How behavior changes and What options.
Product Strategy
Impact Mapping
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.The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other.When a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
1-3 h1-3 h45-90 min45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
3-82-82-83-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Sketches, Concept Directions, Design DecisionsGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesAnsoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk NotesImpact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options
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SketchingCollaborationIdeation
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio
OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning
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