Task Analysis Mapping
Task analysis mapping is a method of breaking a process into steps to determine the most effective way to solve a problem. Have you ever been faced with a daunting task and you just can’t figure out where to start or where to go from the starting point?
Imagine that you just moved into an apartment building with your roommate. Upon entering the room, you think wow this place is nice! However, this outdated wallpaper needs to go. It is starting to rip and looks plain old ugly. What needs to be done in order to make the place just right?
- Identify the Problem:
What is wrong with the room? The wallpaper is ripping and outdated. - Consult Landlord & Roommates:
Before making any drastic changes, first consult your landlord to confirm that you are allowed to change the colors of the walls. Then check with your roommate and ask their opinion, since they are sharing the place with you. - Research Colors & Prices:
Once you get the OK, research what you need to get started. What type of supplies should you use? What color would you like to paint the room? How much is everything going to cost? Pick a few options, to present to your roommate. - Share Results & Decide:
Once you have decided on a few choices, present the options to your roommate and agree on which options to do. - Pick a Date:
Decide on the best date to paint the room. - Buy Supplies:
Go to the store or buy the supplies online. - Remove Furniture:
Make sure to move any furniture from the room, so you don’t get any paint on it. We are trying to make the place pretty, not wreck it after all! - Paint Room:
Next, we get to paint the room finally! - Put Back Furniture:
Once the paint is dry, you can put the furniture back in the room. Now is a great time to reorganize the layout if you wanted to make any changes. - Celebrate!
After a job well done, make sure to celebrate!
UX designers use the task analysis mapping to help understand each stage of a project. By breaking up the process into smaller steps, it helps us to plan for any roadblocks that might come in the way that we were not expecting. It also helps us choose the best time and cost efficient method.
