Speed Dating Reflection

02/08/21

My research method: Kano Analysis

Reflections

Critiques — Proud

Critiques are a process that many of us are familiar with, but sometimes can become awkward or impractical, due to not wanting to hurt feelings. Proud’s research method gives a structured approach to critiques, allowing for a more constructive and positive environment. I found this research method to be really practical, for it tackles the key problems of normal critiques and gives space for useful feedback. When it comes to implementing the both of them, I can see the Kano Analysis be used as a tool/evidence to critique a feature of a product/service. I can definitely see myself using critiques in the future due to how versatile and useful it is.

Speed Dating — Eric

It was definitely interesting learning about speed dating while doing speed dating. Eric brought up a version of speed dating that differed from this activity. We were sharing ideas, and Eric’s version involved organizing ideas. I like how low-stakes this research method is, it seems like a fun experience, and you get to get input from many different perspectives. Since both speed dating and the Kano Analysis sort of ask potential customers how the feel about a concept/idea, I think they would work well together. Adding in the Kano Analysis may take away from the carefree attitude of this activity, but it would provide useful insight. Overall, I think speed dating would be a pretty useful method in organizing a bunch of ideas.

Card Sorting — Francis

Card sorting also sounds like an enjoyable process. This research method asks users to categorize stuff how they want it with cards. It allows designers to analyze how they’re digesting information and find patterns within them, helping designers find the most approachable design solutions. Both card sorting and the Kano Analysis categorizes concepts and observes why this pattern occurred. I think they could work well together, but in different parts of the timeline. Card sorting would be useful in the beginning stages, when everything’s not certain yet, and the Kano Analysis can be used towards the end, when designers aren’t sure if they should implement something or not. I think card sorting is a clever way of getting valuable information on user habits and inclinations. I can definitely see myself using this in the future.