empathy-map

Synthesize user research into a four-quadrant empathy map with Says, Thinks, Does, and Feels content.

3|Updated Mar 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hulusi-tunc/unicorn-skills --skill empathy-map-hulusi-tunc
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Skill: empathy-map
Source: https://github.com/hulusi-tunc/unicorn-skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/design-research--empathy-map
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hulusi-tunc/unicorn-skills --skill empathy-map-hulusi-tunc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Build a clear, shareable empathy map to synthesize user research and align the design team around a common understanding of user needs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Quadrant mapping: capture what users Says, Thinks, Does, and Feels from research data (quotes, inferences, actions, and emotions).
  • Goal and pain-point extraction: identify user goals and friction points to drive design decisions.
  • Insights for action: translate mapped data into actionable design implications and next steps.
  • Collaboration ready: summarize findings for cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Quick Start

Describe your user type and provide any interview transcripts or notes to begin building the empathy map.

Frequently Asked Questions about empathy-map

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

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How do I synthesize user research into an empathy map?

You synthesize user research into an empathy map by inputting interview transcripts, observations, or survey data to populate the Says, Thinks, Does, and Feels quadrants for a specific user segment. This process identifies goals and pain points to yield actionable design insights.

What is the best way to consolidate interview transcripts into user insights for my design team?

Consolidating interview transcripts into user insights is best achieved by mapping the data into a four-quadrant empathy map. This captures quotes, inferences, actions, and emotions to align cross-functional teams around a common understanding of user needs.

Can I use an empathy map for UX design synthesis from survey data?

Yes, you can use an empathy map for UX design synthesis from survey data. The process guides step-by-step mapping of survey observations to extract what users say, think, do, and feel, producing actionable design implications and notes on gaps for future research.

How do I extract user goals and pain points from observation notes?

You extract user goals and pain points from observation notes by applying the empathy mapping process to consolidate the data. It translates mapped actions and emotions into friction points and goals, yielding actionable design implications and summarizing findings for stakeholders.

Does UX design synthesis with an empathy map identify gaps for future research?

UX design synthesis with an empathy map identifies gaps for future research by processing mapped data across the four quadrants. It guides step-by-step mapping to consolidate findings, extracting actionable insights while explicitly noting areas lacking sufficient user data.

When do I need an empathy map for user research?

You need an empathy map for user research when you want to consolidate qualitative data like interview transcripts or observations into a shareable format. It aligns the design team around user needs by extracting goals and pain points to drive design decisions.