Finding problems, discovering solutions
Who is the beneficiary of solving this problem? Who are they passionate about?
Skateboarder, knitter, staff of local coffee shop, UCCS student body, dog owner, Broncos fan, gamer, tennis player, twin, veteran…
Children, seniors, artists, athlete, students… etc etc etc
What motivates/frustrates the individuals in these groups? What excites/bores them?
Who else could use this?
WHO & WHAT?
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When is this used/done/needed?
Morning? Mid-day? Evening?
Permanently/Temporarily
Frequently/Once
Winter Spring Summer Fall
During Covid 19
Weekday / Weekend
Not often enough / Too often
WHEN?
What other, better times might they use it?
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Where is this used?
School, work, church, sports?
Dining, drinking, meeting?
Entertainment venues?
Gyms? Mountain tops?
Grocery stores, malls.
Dry cleaners, car mechanic, doctor, dentist, hair dresser.
WHERE?
What is pleasant/ unpleasant about these places?
What is convenient / inconvenient / confusing?
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How is it used?
Transportation
Gear equipment
Tools / Transportation
Apps / Information
In person / remotely
Fast/slow
HOW?
What about this makes it work well / not work well?
What about this makes it enjoyable/frustrating?
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Lack of access
Lack of money
Lack of skill
Lack of time
Lack of space
Lack of help
Lack of information
LACK…
WHY?
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