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StoryboardsA collection of scribbles to understand and show (inter)actions of users.
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Summary
Within a group that already is familiar with the problem to solve, generate Storyboards within a limited amount of time. About 10 – 15 minutes for 20 frames usually suffices to finish the task without getting lost in details.
Step-by-step
  1. Provide everyone with a quick briefing on the problem that needs to be solved.
  2. Provide every participant with pens and paper.
  3. Be clear to communicate the amount of frames and time to all participants.
  4. Each frame should contain what is happening during the story on this relative point in time.
  5. Let the participants provide a title to the Storyboard.
  6. Let everyone present their Storyboard. Have a round of constructive criticism and discuss all Storyboards.
What you need
  • Storyboard template
External resources
  • How to Create a UX Storyboard
    by NNgroup
Do you have a question?
These methods might seem simple, but applying them in a real project is another story. We’re there to help. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch with us at the User Experience Strategy & Design team.
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