Universal Methods of Design

SYNTHESIS / ANALYSIS TECHNIQUE

80 Stakeholder Maps

Stakeholder maps help to visually consolidate and communicate the key constituents of a design project, setting the stage for user-centered research and design development.

As the design process begins, in the planning, scoping, and definition phase, it is particularly critical to identify who all the key constituents are that might have a stake in design outcomes. Stakeholder maps serve this purpose, as a visual reference point for the design team in planning for user research activities, and guiding appropriate communication with stakeholders throughout the project development process.

Stakeholder ...