affinity-diagramming

Group discovery notes into IA themes with insight statements and implications.

Updated Nov 8, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ivanyeors/product-agentic-templates --skill affinity-diagramming
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Skill: affinity-diagramming
Source: https://github.com/ivanyeors/product-agentic-templates/tree/main/.cursor/skills/02-product-design/ux-process/ia-methods/affinity-diagramming
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ivanyeors/product-agentic-templates --skill affinity-diagramming

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Helps teams synthesize discovery research by grouping observations into IA themes, enabling a shared understanding of user needs and content structure.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Thematic clustering: Group raw notes and quotes into coherent IA themes without labeling first.
  • Theme naming and prioritization: Name clusters and identify the 3–5 most critical themes to guide IA decisions.
  • Handover-ready synthesis: Produce an IA synthesis with insight statements and implications for site structure and card sorting.

Quick Start

Organize the provided notes into IA themes and produce synthesis-ready insights.

Frequently Asked Questions about affinity-diagramming

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I synthesize discovery research notes into IA themes?

Synthesize discovery research by grouping raw observations and quotes into thematic clusters without labeling first. This process generates coherent IA themes, insight statements, and implications for site structure to guide navigation decisions.

When should I use affinity diagramming for stakeholder alignment?

Use affinity diagramming during stakeholder workshops to group observations into IA themes, enabling shared understanding of user needs. It prioritizes the 3-5 most critical themes to guide site structure and card sorting activities.

How do I prepare handover-ready synthesis artifacts from card sort data?

Prepare handover-ready synthesis by grouping card sort data into thematic clusters. The output includes insight statements and IA implications, formatted to inform site structure and navigation decisions for stakeholders.

What is the best way to group discovery notes without labeling them first?

The best way to group discovery notes is thematic clustering, which organizes raw observations into coherent IA themes before naming. It prioritizes the 3-5 most critical clusters to guide information architecture decisions.

Does affinity diagramming work for content scoping and site structure decisions?

Yes, affinity diagramming applies to content scoping by grouping discovery research into IA themes. It produces synthesis with insight statements and implications for site structure, directly informing navigation and content organization.

Can I generate insight statements and IA implications from raw research quotes?

Yes, you can generate insight statements and IA implications by clustering raw research quotes into thematic groups. This synthesis process identifies critical themes and produces handover-ready artifacts for IA decisions.