AEIOU
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30
CORE DEFINITION
Activities: What is happening? Environments: Where does it happen? Interactions: Interactions between people and things. Objects: What tools are used? Users: Who is present? Scaffolding role: A microscope for observation. When you go to observe users on site, it prevents you from seeing things superficially. This framework forces you to pay attention to environmental details and subtle interactions; insights often lie in 'Objects' and 'Interactions'.
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
A microscope for observation. When you go to observe users on site, it prevents you from seeing things superficially. This framework forces you to pay attention to environmental details and subtle interactions; insights often lie in 'Objects' and 'Interactions'.
Anchor fast decisions
Based on 'structured observation'. The five dimensions break down vague 'seeing' into activities/environments/interactions/objects/users, capturing easily overlooked contextual details and insights.
MINIMUM ACTION
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