I want to Collect Inputs from Others to ensure my work is relevant to the people I’m working for.

Storyworld

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Julier J., Kimbell L. (2012) Storyworld. p24. In: The Social Design Methods Menu.


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More complex tool that should ideally be done over a few days. Given the strategic nature of the inputs/outputs, this needs consultations with seniors, peers and ideally needs to be revised after a first pass.


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What is it & why should I do it?

Qualitative data collected through interviews and observations can be incredibly rich. A structured way of documenting this during the analysis and for communication is very important. The Storyworld tool provides a useful way to highlight the most relevant insights from your research. It helps you to do this without being overwhelmed with details, showing you how to structure your documentation so that the discussions you have afterwards are in tune with the learning requirements.

 

The tool enables you to bring part of a person’s world with you once you start designing a solution that is addressed to them. It allows you to create stories that make people easier to relate to – often closely matching the colour and complexity of somebody’s everyday life. These stories can be key triggers to inspire creative ideas.

 

How do I use it?

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You can use Storyworld as input for a creative workshop. Fill out the worksheet in advance, to provide a structured profile that is relevant to the topic. This offers a useful starting point for a brainstorm on ideas for new solutions.

 

You can also use Storyworld as a workshop activity by filling out the sections of the worksheet together with your team, while going through selected data from your research. This enables the team to develop a joint understanding of a person and his/her world.

 

In some situations you can even use Storyworld as a research tool by taking the worksheet to an interview with someone. Together map out the different aspects of themselves and their life as part of your conversation. This works particularly well with active and creative research participants.

 

 

Key source of inspiration:

Julier J., Kimbell L. (2012) Storyworld. p24. In:The Social Design Methods Menu. Available online from: http://www.lucykimbell.com/stuff/Fieldstudio_SocialDesignMethodsMenu.pdf