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IDEO - Integrate Feedback And Iterate

Incorporating user feedback is key to human-centered design. This exercise helps you refine ideas based on prototype testing. It's part of the LUMA collection.

Duration
1.5 hours
Group Size
4-8
Category
IDEO
Difficulty
Easy
Process user feedback to improve designs. Build a testing, learning, and refining cycle for user-centered outcomes.

  • Design improvements via feedback.

  • Solutions ready for the next iteration.

Balance user feedback with your design vision. Not all feedback is equal. Focus on patterns, not isolated opinions. Don't be afraid to push back on feedback that doesn't align with the overall goals.

  1. Share feedback: Use methods like 'Share Inspiring Stories' to ensure team understanding.

  2. Synthesize: Create frameworks to organize insights. Brainstorm modifications and identify patterns.

  3. Document: Use a 'Prototype Report Card' to note successes and areas for improvement. Capture user quotes.

  4. Rebuild: Incorporate key feedback into the next iteration. Address user concerns.

  5. Iterate: Plan for multiple refinement rounds and testing cycles. Expect this to take time.

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  • Review participant profiles and expectations
  • Prepare all materials and supplies
  • Test technology and room setup

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  • Complete pre-session survey
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  • Feedback data.

  • Prototyping supplies.

  • Sticky notes.

  • Prototype Report Card worksheet.

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Build-Measure-Learn Framework
Lean startup iteration methodology.

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