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A · Frame · beginner · ~25 min · Chapter 2 of 9

Problem cards & success tests

What / for whom / why now / how we will know it worked. If success is not observable, you cannot know when to stop.

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Fill a problem card

Problem / user / context / constraints / success test.

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Do this now

Problem card for a real annoyance this week.

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Chapter learning outcomes
  • Problem statements
  • Constraints
  • Success tests

Clear these before you leave

Side quest

Two framings

Write two different framings for the same issue. Pick one deliberately.