Methods
These are methods that have been tested and proven in the DORIS project.
Start with the DORIS Methods sheet on Google Drive. Once you have selected a method, use these pages to learn how to prepare and execute it.
For method inspiration, try:
Card Sort
Purpose Understand how participants organize information This method is useful when time is sho...
Dot Voting
Purpose Prioritize ideas or make decisions on which are desirable Qualities Mode of Inquir...
Graffiti Wall
Purpose Collect participant perspectives on a given topic. This method is useful when you can't...
Group Interview / Focus Group
Purpose Explore participants' opinions, attitudes, and perceptions on the topic through group in...
How Might We... Ideation
Purpose Prompt participants to generate a large number of ideas This method requires some rese...
Interviews
Journey Mapping
Purpose Understand the current state or future state of how an individual (customer, employee, e...
Rapid Prototyping
A variety of methods can be classified as "rapid prototyping." At DORIS, we frequently use story...
Build a Model
Purpose Understand how participants want a physical solution to look and function. Qualities ...
Digital Mood Boards
Purpose Understand how participants want a solution to look and function. Note: A mood board is...
Prototyping: Plan
Purpose Prepare participants to create a prototype of their solution idea Qualities Mode o...
Storyboard
Purpose Storyboards convey an idea by illustrating how people interact. They employ storytelling...
Select and Explain (Define Ideas)
Purpose Narrow down a large number of ideas by allowing individuals to explain their preferences...
Survey Framework
Since surveys are closely related to interviews, the substantive questions fit into the Interview...
Team Thousandaires
Purpose Uncover insights into a team or organization's culture Qualities Mode of Inquiry: ...
Trash + Treasure
Qualities Mode of Inquiry Divergent Common Usage Project Orientation / Kickoff Meetings Dept...
Usability Study
Purpose The Usability Study is an opportunity to collect in-depth quantitative data about the wo...
Warm-Ups
Warm-up activities activities help people switch from being distracted to concentrating on what’s...
30 Circles
Purpose: Get into a generative mode Participants: Solo or groups of any sizeSupplies: A pen...
Good Places
Purpose: Start thinking about what makes a physical environment desirable Practice generating...
No, Because / Yes, But / Yes, And
Purpose: Get into a generative mode Feel what it’s like to be in a negative and then a posit...
Would You Rather...
Purpose: Explore personal preferences Illustrate the diversity of preferences in the group ...