3.4 Sequence of Use Chart

Study the sequence of how a product is used. This very similar to a Flow Chart, but it is typically based on the path with no interruptions during the process.

It is the steps, the sequence of events that are required and those that have minimum or no interruptions.

The Sequence of Use Chart it is self-explanatory: a realistic visualization, a series of images showing the use in a sequence.

Designers use both the inductive and deductive approach to solving problems.

inductive: reasoning from the parts to the whole
deductive: reasoning from the whole to the parts

The Sequence of Use Chart follows the inductive approach, looking at the steps as parts to the whole process.

This process allows the designer to look at each step by evaluating the steps though images and text descriptions.

This is one of the first steps in the Circular Design Process.

Each step of the Sequence of Use chart is evaluated and analyzed through the Human Function.

Show the step by step process of how your product is used.

And Number each step and write a description of the action for each step.

Sequence of Use Chart Example: