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affinity diagram
A simple technique for organizing concepts. A designer writes down ideas on a set of cards, and organises the cards by grouping them and by placing closely related concepts close to each other. This can be especially useful when uncovering the structure and relationships in a poorly understood domain. Affinity diagrams are often a good next step after brainstorming sessions. Related card sorting techniques are useful for uncovering similar groupings from users.
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