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Paper illustration of HEART Framework with its method-specific working model.
UX Research
HEART Framework
Paper illustration for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
A 5 Whys working surface connects an observable problem with evidenced causes, marked uncertainty and concrete countermeasures with ownership.
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5 Whys
Purposedifferent
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.For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability.For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description.
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Timedifferent
120 min initial, dann laufend2-6 h15-30 min
Participantsdifferent
3-63-102-6
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Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop
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HEART-GSM Table, DashboardFMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation ActionsRoot cause notes, Countermeasures
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MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction
RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause
Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving
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Paper illustration for Root Cause Analysis.
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Root Cause Analysis
Paper illustration for 8D Problem Solving.
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8D Problem Solving
A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
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A3 Problem Solving
Paper fishbone diagram with a measurable effect at the head and six labeled cause branches.
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Fishbone Diagram