Bias Mitigation Map

Opening up the solution space

Project symptoms of struggling to open up the solution space include:

  • Attaching to initial ideas, making it more difficult to create alternatives perceived equally viable.
  • Rushing a solution because you believe you already know the best way to solve the problem.
  • Interpreting information through research or user feedback uniformly, leaving no room for divergent thinking.

Examples of underlying biases to be aware of:

Bias Prompt Cards

Flow Chart

Unsure if you need to engage in these activities or not?

Do you have more than one idea for the solution?

No Check out the recommended activity below:

Yes Please continue to the next question!

Have you used multiple diverse methods to open up the solution space?

No Check out the recommended activity below:

Yes Please continue to the next question!

Have you explored solutions made for diverse abilities or other skills than your 'typical user'?

No Check out the recommended activity below:

Yes Please continue to the next question!