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IDEO Method Cards

IDEO Method Cards at Mac App Store analyse

IDEO
8,500 ratings · Power index: 180
Version 1.0.1
Size 15.58 Mb
Updated 9 years ago
Released 16 Feb 2010

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IDEO Method Cards were first released in 2003 as a printed deck intended as inspiration for practicing and aspiring designers, as well as those seeking a creative spark in their work. With more than ten thousand decks in distribution, an IDEA Silver award and continued coverage in the press, we are very proud of the tool’s success in the marketplace. However, as a design tool meant to help people explore new approaches and develop their own, we realized it was time to evolve its form. We wanted to experiment with a mobile platform and make it more readily available to an ecosystem of users who can take this tool to a new level. Thus, the Method Card iPhone app. After talking to avid Method Card users, we uncovered interesting insights when translating the cards from the physical world to the virtual world. We found that users have their favorites embedded within the 51 cards, as “go-to” sets for use in the field. In addition, with the coupling of the Voice Memos app, you can now record your observations in the field while sliding through the cards. Navigation of the cards is similar to the experience of browsing through photos in the Photos app. The Method Card app is released as a free download with 8 cards for you to experience on your iPhone or iTouch. You can purchase the full deck of 51 cards for $4.99 within the application, eliminating the step of having to leave the app to upgrade your experience. Inspired by playing cards, the 51 cards are classified as four suits—Ask, Watch, Learn, Try—that define the types of activities involved in using each method. Each approach is illustrated by a real-life example of how the method was applied to a specific project. • Learn: Analyze the information you’ve collected to identify patterns and insights. • Look: Observe people to discover what they do rather than what they say they do. • Ask: Enlist people’s participation to elicit information relevant to your project • Try: Create simulations to help empathize with people and to evaluate proposed designs. Use the Method Card app to take a new view, to inspire creativity, to communicate with your team, or to turn a corner in your thinking. Share what you learn at [email protected]

Estimates

Monthly Downloads > 3.96k
Est. Revenue ~ $1.62k

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Pricing by country

Country Price
Canada free
China free
France free
Germany free
Italy free
Netherlands free
Portugal free
Spain free
Poland free
UK free
India free
Japan free
Russia free
Turkey free
USA free
Korea, Republic Of free
Ukraine free

Just a bunch of photos

MauriceSvay · 13 years ago · v1.0.1

Expensive (in app purchase) and almost useless

They make a new card for...

saxgod · 9 years ago · v1.0.1

... How to get motivated to update their app. Once every 6 years would be nice. It "works" but they should be ashamed to actually charge for something they clearly dont put ANY work into...

Kinda terrible

David fields · 9 years ago · v1.0.1

Perhaps they could use some HCD to make this app bearable

Limited

2s2i2b2 · 16 years ago

Dont charge for experimentation.

Frameworks "on the go"

YaredA · 16 years ago

Great for air travelers seeking inspiration before a client meeting or on-site visit.

Only one-tenth the original cost

designhawg · 16 years ago

Great app. Fluid. Stable. Takes a $49.99 physical product and delivers it for under $5 bucks and puts it in a form you can carry anywhere. Anyone bagging on IDEO for having an in app upgade is freaking insane.

Fantastic Design Tool

Design Professional · 16 years ago

A fantastic design tool to always have on hand, and a deal at $4.99 verses $49.00 for the printed cards. Thanks IDEO for creating a digital version.