UX Define Solution Hypothesis

Generate Solution Concept

Based on our problem statement: “[insert problem statement]” and core objective: “[insert objective]”, please generate a solution concept using design thinking principles.

Requirements:

1. The concept should directly address the user need identified in our problem statement
2. It should have a clear path to achieving our core objective
3. It should account for the constraints we’ve identified
4. It should be feasible to prototype relatively quickly
5. It should focus on the core user value, not peripheral features
6. Consider multiple approaches before settling on a recommended concept
7. Explain how the concept transforms the problem into an opportunity

Describe the concept in 2-3 paragraphs, focusing on the user experience rather than technical implementation. Consider both the functional solution and the emotional experience it creates for users.

Remember that this is a hypothesis to test, not a final solution. The goal is to create something concrete enough to prototype and validate with users.

Format Hypothesis Statement

Based on our solution concept, please formulate a testable hypothesis statement.

Use this format: “We believe that [solution/approach] will result in [outcome] for [user type], which we can measure by [metrics from Phase 2].”

Requirements:

1. Be specific about the solution approach without prescribing exact implementation
2. Clearly connect to our defined user need from the problem statement
3. Specify an outcome that directly addresses our core objective
4. Include our defined success metrics as measurement criteria
5. Be structured in a way that can be clearly validated or invalidated through testing
6. Focus on a single primary outcome rather than multiple goals
7. Frame it as an experiment rather than an assertion

The hypothesis should transform your solution concept into a structured prediction that can be tested. It connects your problem statement, user needs, solution concept, and success metrics into a cohesive statement that guides your prototype development.

This hypothesis will be the centerpiece of your experimental approach, defining exactly what you’re testing and how you’ll know if it works.

Generate Features

For our solution concept and hypothesis: “[insert hypothesis]”, please identify the 2-3 essential features needed to test this hypothesis.

For each feature:

1. Provide a brief description of functionality
2. Explain how it directly contributes to testing our hypothesis
3. Note why it’s considered essential (vs. nice-to-have)
4. Describe the key user interaction(s) involved
5. Indicate any particular challenges in implementing it

Focus only on the minimum features needed to test our core hypothesis. We can expand later if the initial concept proves successful.

Risk Assessment

For our solution hypothesis: “[insert hypothesis]”, please help me identify and assess the key risks.

Please identify:

1. What are the top 3 risks that might cause our solution to fail?
2. For each risk, how likely is it to occur? (High/Medium/Low)
3. For each risk, how severe would the impact be? (High/Medium/Low)
4. What early indicators might suggest these risks are manifesting?
5. What mitigation strategies could we employ for each risk?

This assessment will help us focus our testing on the most critical assumptions and prepare contingency plans.