1. Understanding User Goals (Focus: High-Level)

• [ ] Identify core user goals for the product.
• [ ] Determine what the user needs to achieve with the product.
• [ ] Establish a baseline understanding of user motivations & priorities.

2. Activity Analysis – Core Tasks:

• [ ] Define key activities users engage in related to the product
• [ ] Identify the steps involved within each activity.
• [ ] Analyze the why behind each activity - what problem is it solving?

3. Task & Activity Analysis – Detail Level:

• [ ] Analyze specific tasks related to key activities (e.g., how does the user search for a product?).
• [ ] Document the technology involved in each task.
• [ ] Identify dependencies between tasks - what actions must happen before others?

4. Context – User Environment & Behavior:

• [ ] Understand the user’s environment (device, location, etc.).
• [ ] Analyze how the user interacts with the product within different contexts.
• [ ] Consider user mental models and existing knowledge.

5. Stakeholder Considerations:

• [ ] Identify key stakeholders and their priorities – e.g., business goals, technical constraints.
• [ ] Understand stakeholder perspectives on requirements (e.g., cost, time, risk).

6. Design Framework & Requirements - Initial Stage

• [ ] Establish the overall design framework of user experience.
• [ ] Review and refine initial requirements based on identified goals and activities.
• [ ] Identify potential areas for innovation and differentiation.

7. Iteration & Refinement – Ongoing Considerations

• [ ] Continuously monitor user feedback and adjust the product as needed.
• [ ] Review and update requirements based on evolving user needs and market trends.
• [ ] Check for constraints regarding the technology landscape.