Before improving a journey, you must understand the current experience. This lesson teaches you how to gather data and visually map how users interact with a product.
Key topics include:
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Identifying entry points and key interactions
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Using research data: interviews, session recordings, analytics
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Pain points and gaps: where users drop off or get frustrated
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Mapping tools: Miro, FigJam, Lucidchart
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Creating a simple current-state journey map
 
You’ll work on a real-world scenario, choosing a simple app (e.g., food delivery or e-learning), and draft the journey from user login to task completion. You’ll learn to annotate each step with emotional cues, potential friction, and insights.