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Storytelling

Project Stage:
Develop

Who:
Customer
Decision makers
Service Providers

Design Principles:
01. We will put people first  04. We will design for trust 



Storytelling is a method used to communicate the key elements of a service or user experience in a narrative format. It helps stakeholders emotionally connect with the user’s journey, making it easier to understand and empathise with their needs.

Use it to

  • Share user experiences in a compelling, relatable way.
  • Build empathy for users among stakeholders.
  • Simplify complex information into a cohesive, engaging narrative.

Top Tips

  • Focus on the user’s emotions and challenges to make the story more impactful.
  • Keep the story concise and centred around key moments.
  • Use storytelling to gain buy-in from stakeholders and align them around the user’s needs.

How – to

  • Identify the user or customer whose experience you want to tell.
  • Outline the key events, interactions, or moments in their journey.
  • Craft a narrative that highlights the challenges and successes of the user’s experience.

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