The discomfort brief
A page, by hand
- Kind
- Worksheet
- Time
- A page, by hand
- Best for
- When something feels broken but you cannot point to what. Before you commit to a redesign.
The prompt
Write a one-page brief titled "what specifically would have to be different about my product for the feeling to go away". Sit with it for a week before doing any design work.
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Notes
Write a one-page brief titled "what specifically would have to be different about my product for the feeling to go away". Sit with it for a week before doing any design work.
If something feels off, start there.
Tell me what's going on and what a good outcome would look like. A short email is enough — I read every one and reply within two working days.