02 — Identify tension
The most interesting design problems live in the gap between what people say and what they actually do.
"The most interesting design problems live in the gap between what people say and what they actually do."
Do this now
Complete this sentence about your audience: 'People want to... but...' Don't force it. If nothing comes, you probably need to observe more before you're ready to design.
Unpack
Tension isn't conflict for its own sake — it's the gap between intention and reality. A project built around genuine tension has something to resolve. A project built around a trend has something to illustrate. The test for a real tension: does it make you curious about what's causing it?
Draw it.
Fast and messy is better than perfect.