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Auto-Ethnography Method

A method for generating new perspectives on challenges by analyzing one's own personal experiences related to the design subject

Overview

A method aimed at understanding mutual relationships between self and others and one's own cultural background by reflecting on one's personal experiences

Auto-Ethnography Method - 概要

Steps

  1. 1

    Determine the personal experience to focus on in advance.

    Auto-Ethnography Method - ステップ1
  2. 2

    Describe your personal experience in first person. Note that the experience should be described from a perspective that only you as the party involved can know.

    Auto-Ethnography Method - ステップ2
  3. 3

    Generate new perspectives by extracting insights about mutual relationships between self and others and one's cultural background by reflecting on the experience described in STEP 1.

    Auto-Ethnography Method - ステップ3

Tips & Tricks

  • As a point of focus for new perspectives, not only users but also your own experiences become important pieces, so it is good to value your daily actions and experiences.

Auto-Ethnography Method - ポイント