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Design exploration template

Problem, constraints, inspiration, directions and evaluation criteria for a design exploration.

Best for
Designers
Goal
Explore directions before committing
Layout
Mind map (balanced)
Topics
17
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How to use it

  1. Explore at least three directions.
  2. Evaluate each against the same criteria.
  3. Link inspiration in topic links.
  4. Press Tab to add detail under any topic and Enter for another at the same level.

What’s inside

The full structure as text — the same content you get in the editor.

  • Design challenge
    • Users & context
    • Constraints
      • Brand
      • Technical
      • Accessibility
    • Inspiration
    • Direction A
      • Idea
      • Risks
    • Direction B
      • Idea
      • Risks
    • Direction C
      • Idea
    • Evaluation criteria
    • Decision

Last reviewed 2026-10-30. Placeholders are deliberately generic — replace them with your own facts and sources.