From 9c718488aacb31920553cb8bdf6576d8ab95d25d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: AnamolR <44775373+AnamolR@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2025 01:01:19 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] [Edit] Problem Statement: Add Key Elements and Examples --- .../problem-statement/problem-statement.md | 24 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 24 insertions(+) diff --git a/content/uiux/concepts/problem-statement/problem-statement.md b/content/uiux/concepts/problem-statement/problem-statement.md index d38a517bd17..504311f8b22 100644 --- a/content/uiux/concepts/problem-statement/problem-statement.md +++ b/content/uiux/concepts/problem-statement/problem-statement.md @@ -16,3 +16,27 @@ A **problem statement** succinctly describes what problem a design will attempt Before conducting [user research](https://www.codecademy.com/resources/docs/uiux/user-research), a preliminary problem statement may be crafted to focus research efforts. After conducting user research, the initial problem statement must be reviewed. Updates should be made to ensure that it accurately reflects a challenge that users are experiencing. The problem statement will guide decisions throughout the design process. As new information becomes available through research and feedback, it may be necessary to iterate on the problem statement. + +## What a Problem Statement Includes + +A strong problem statement clearly identifies the **who**, **what**, and **why** behind a design challenge. It avoids jumping to solutions and instead frames the issue in a way that invites multiple creative directions. + +Key elements often include: + +- **The user or persona affected** + Who is experiencing the problem? Be specific — frequent travelers, first-time users, or non-technical team members are better than just users. + +- **The specific problem or friction point** + What is preventing them from achieving their goal? Is it time-consuming, confusing, inaccessible, or inefficient? + +- **The context in which the problem occurs** + Where and when does this issue arise? Is it during onboarding, on mobile, while working under time pressure? + +- **The impact or consequence** + What happens if this problem is not addressed? Does it lead to abandonment, frustration, or lost revenue? + +## Example Problem Statements + +> Busy commuters struggle to find and download offline maps in our travel app, especially when preparing for trips in low-connectivity areas. + +> First-time users are overwhelmed by the setup process, which leads to incomplete profiles and high churn within the first week. From 2558a984c933898f54d5b114da5f62646c95a7e7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: AnamolR <44775373+AnamolR@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2025 01:14:54 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] fix(ci): resolve failures in lint checks --- content/uiux/concepts/problem-statement/problem-statement.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/uiux/concepts/problem-statement/problem-statement.md b/content/uiux/concepts/problem-statement/problem-statement.md index 504311f8b22..57ff2fce634 100644 --- a/content/uiux/concepts/problem-statement/problem-statement.md +++ b/content/uiux/concepts/problem-statement/problem-statement.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- Title: 'Problem Statement' -Description: 'A problem statement succinctly describes what problem a design will attempt to solve. It is a standard output of the “define” stage of the design thinking process.' +Description: 'A problem statement succinctly describes what problem a design will attempt to solve. It is a standard output of the define stage of the design thinking process.' Subjects: - 'Web Design' Tags: @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ CatalogContent: - 'paths/front-end-engineer-career-path' --- -A **problem statement** succinctly describes what problem a design will attempt to solve. It is a standard output of the “define” stage of the [design thinking process](https://www.codecademy.com/resources/docs/uiux/design-thinking). +A **problem statement** succinctly describes what problem a design will attempt to solve. It is a standard output of the define stage of the [design thinking process](https://www.codecademy.com/resources/docs/uiux/design-thinking). Before conducting [user research](https://www.codecademy.com/resources/docs/uiux/user-research), a preliminary problem statement may be crafted to focus research efforts. After conducting user research, the initial problem statement must be reviewed. Updates should be made to ensure that it accurately reflects a challenge that users are experiencing. From f61581bf04334af463946df1ce4d2eee8d5625fd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: AnamolR <44775373+AnamolR@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2025 01:21:15 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] re:verify lint --- content/uiux/concepts/problem-statement/problem-statement.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/uiux/concepts/problem-statement/problem-statement.md b/content/uiux/concepts/problem-statement/problem-statement.md index 57ff2fce634..fadfabf46a8 100644 --- a/content/uiux/concepts/problem-statement/problem-statement.md +++ b/content/uiux/concepts/problem-statement/problem-statement.md @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ A strong problem statement clearly identifies the **who**, **what**, and **why** Key elements often include: - **The user or persona affected** - Who is experiencing the problem? Be specific — frequent travelers, first-time users, or non-technical team members are better than just users. + Who is experiencing the problem? Be specific: frequent travelers, first-time users, or non-technical team members are better than just users. - **The specific problem or friction point** What is preventing them from achieving their goal? Is it time-consuming, confusing, inaccessible, or inefficient? From cdab36d9cfab4bd022070ca1f9a097d1c0c6b61f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: AnamolR <44775373+AnamolR@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2025 01:29:34 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] re:verify lint --- .../problem-statement/problem-statement.md | 16 ++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/uiux/concepts/problem-statement/problem-statement.md b/content/uiux/concepts/problem-statement/problem-statement.md index fadfabf46a8..6031b313821 100644 --- a/content/uiux/concepts/problem-statement/problem-statement.md +++ b/content/uiux/concepts/problem-statement/problem-statement.md @@ -24,19 +24,23 @@ A strong problem statement clearly identifies the **who**, **what**, and **why** Key elements often include: - **The user or persona affected** - Who is experiencing the problem? Be specific: frequent travelers, first-time users, or non-technical team members are better than just users. + +Who is experiencing the problem? Be specific - frequent travelers, first-time users, or non-technical team members are better than just users. - **The specific problem or friction point** - What is preventing them from achieving their goal? Is it time-consuming, confusing, inaccessible, or inefficient? + +What is preventing them from achieving their goal? Is it time-consuming, confusing, inaccessible, or inefficient? - **The context in which the problem occurs** - Where and when does this issue arise? Is it during onboarding, on mobile, while working under time pressure? + +Where and when does this issue arise? Is it during onboarding, on mobile, while working under time pressure? - **The impact or consequence** - What happens if this problem is not addressed? Does it lead to abandonment, frustration, or lost revenue? + +What happens if this problem is not addressed? Does it lead to abandonment, frustration, or lost revenue? ## Example Problem Statements -> Busy commuters struggle to find and download offline maps in our travel app, especially when preparing for trips in low-connectivity areas. +Busy commuters struggle to find and download offline maps in our travel app, especially when preparing for trips in low-connectivity areas. -> First-time users are overwhelmed by the setup process, which leads to incomplete profiles and high churn within the first week. +First-time users are overwhelmed by the setup process, which leads to incomplete profiles and high churn within the first week.