Take a leap if you are stuck in a rut

A man and a woman chained to the devil. Stuck or trapped without any options unable to make the changes that will bring them happiness. But, the devil’s appearance can signal that you have more choices than you think you do, you need to reclaim your creativity.

Order in chaos, studio walls

Trying to work out the best approach to a problem? The five of chalks indicates, conflict, complications and disputes and that there are that there are many sides to the problem. Everyone has differing opinions about the best solutions. So you need to have an environment where you can see and discuss all the options with your colleagues.

Have all your sketches and ideas up on the walls of the studio, it may sometimes look chaotic, but as shown in the double diamond, you diverge as you research a problem , then you converge as you synthesis a solution.

Information Architecture

The Five of Maps symbolises disappointment, and the feelings that come when things go differently to how you expected them too. A user experience hasn’t turned out the way the user have hoped it would. This is what happens when you haven’t paid enough attention to Information Architecture.

Contextual Enquiries

You are looking for the best solution, but there are many options. You may be unable to make a decision. Use contextual enquiries to explore the advantages and disadvantages of all the options before you.

Qualitative research allows you to explore users’ experiences. From observing users behaviour, to conducting interviews with them you will create a realistic view of users’ actual needs and problems. You will be rewarded with many design options.