Problem Clarity Engine
Purpose
Determine whether a proposed idea represents a real, meaningful user problem worth solving.
When to Use
- •New feature ideas
- •Startup concepts
- •Vague user complaints
Steps
- •Identify the target user.
- •Describe the current pain or limitation.
- •Measure frequency and severity.
- •Identify existing workarounds.
- •Judge whether the pain is strong enough to justify a solution.
Output
Target User
Core Problem
Evidence of Pain
Current Workarounds
Severity Assessment
High / Medium / Low
Verdict
Worth Solving / Not Worth Solving
References
See worked example for a complete scenario.