Dichotomy Mapping

Method Overview

Dichotomy mapping is a framework that helps designers to map and evaluate contrasting aspects—“harmful” and “beneficial”—of each of their design features.

Getting Started

Materials:  Dichotomy mapping framework, sheets of paper/whiteboard, pens, Post-Its

Participants: Design team 

Steps (from the Design Ethically website):

Using an example provided on the method website, do the following: 

1. Identify your product and different features to evaluate
2. Create a 2 column grid, one column titled “harmful” and other titled “beneficial. 
3. In each row, identify harmful and beneficial aspects for each feature identified in Step 1.
4. Extend the conversation to identify the same for single as well as a group of users.