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“Who else cares about this problem and solution?” - A systematic approach to identifying everyone affected by your design decisions.
Overview
Stakeholder mapping helps designers understand the full ecosystem of people who will interact with, be affected by, or have influence over their design solutions. This practice prevents tunnel vision and ensures solutions work for the broader community.
Key Applications in STEAM Projects
Both Dollhouse and Robot Storage projects required identifying primary users, secondary stakeholders, and broader community impacts.
Practice Framework
- Identify primary users: Who directly interacts with your solution?
- Map secondary stakeholders: Who is indirectly affected?
- Consider decision makers: Who has authority over implementation?
- Understand influencers: Who affects adoption and acceptance?
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