Overview
A method aimed at generating ideas related to the design subject by using it while assuming the user's perspective. Similar to the Casting Method, but differs in that one designer assumes multiple user perspectives to generate ideas.
Steps
- 1
Determine the product as the design subject in advance.
- 2
Determine multiple user attributes who use the design subject.
- 3
Generate ideas by using the design subject while assuming user perspectives.
Tips & Tricks
Since the Role-Playing Method forces ideation from perspectives other than your usual viewpoint, challenge yourself to boldly take on different positions.
