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Paper illustration of a Polarity Map with two poles and four quadrants
Systems Thinking
Polarity Mapping
Paper illustration for Design Studio
UX Design
Design Studio
Purposedifferent
Polarity Mapping makes tensions between two opposing poles tangible, such as standardization and adaptation or control and autonomy. The method guards against making apparent either-or decisions prematurely.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.
Complexitysame
MediumMedium
Timedifferent
1-2 h1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
3-123-8
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance ActionsSketches, Concept Directions, Design Decisions
Tagsno overlap
Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership
SketchingCollaborationIdeation
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Paper illustration for Accountability Ladder
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Paper illustration: scenarios and architectural decisions are connected to identified risks.
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