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Empathy Mapping
UX Research
Empathy Mapping
Paper illustration for Risk Storming.
Architecture
Risk Storming
Paper illustration of Lean Startup with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Lean Startup
Purposedifferent
When a lot is assumed about a target group but little is seen jointly, empathy mapping makes knowledge and gaps directly comparable. The picture also shows which assumptions hold up and where evidence is missing.Helps clarify architecture context, options, and consequences in concrete terms. It organizes technical context, alternatives, and consequences. The result is captured as an Annotated Diagram, a Prioritized Risk List, and an Action Backlog.For uncertain business assumptions, the method forces the idea into contact with real market reactions early. It separates wishful picture, assumption, and observable behavior, so that learning becomes faster than planning. This translates uncertainty into measurable insight.
Complexitydifferent
LowLowMedium
Timedifferent
30–60 min60-90 minWochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus
Participantsdifferent
4-84-122-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research GapsAnnotated Diagram, Prioritized Risk List, Action BacklogHypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decision
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SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop
RiskArchitectureWorkshopValidation
LeanStartupValidationMVP
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Architecture
LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)
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Business Strategy
5-Minuten VC-Check
Affinity Diagramming
UX Research
Affinity Diagramming
Design sheets and interface cards connect to jointly written pseudocode with highlighted unresolved questions.
Architecture
ARID (Active Reviews for Intermediate Designs)