Synthesize Interview Snapshots
Analyze multiple interview snapshots to identify common patterns, integrate experience maps, and create comprehensive insights.
When to use
- •After completing 3-5+ interviews on the same topic
- •Before creating opportunities or generating solutions
- •When sharing research findings with stakeholders
Input
- •Minimum 3-5 interview snapshots (from
user-interviews/snapshots/) - •All snapshots should follow consistent format and cover similar topics
Output
- •Format: Markdown (
.md) - •Location:
user-interviews/synthesis/ - •Filename:
synthesis-[initiative-name]-v[version].md
Key features
- •Incremental synthesis: Process only new snapshots when updating existing synthesis
- •Version management: Auto-increment version numbers, never overwrite
- •Pattern recognition: Behavioral patterns, emotional journeys, workarounds
Process
- •Gather all relevant interview snapshots
- •Check for existing synthesis files
- •Identify new vs. previously processed snapshots
- •Extract common patterns (recurring themes, behaviors, pain points)
- •Integrate experience maps across participants
- •Develop insights and identify research gaps
- •Create synthesis document with version management
For the full framework and synthesis template, see references/synthesize-interview-snapshots.md.
Follow the writing standards in _shared/writing-standards.md for all outputs.