empathy mapping

[/ˈɛmpəθi ˈmæpɪŋ/]
nounpl: empathy maps / empathy mapping exercises
mapeamento de empatia
1. A visual design tool used to articulate what a user says, thinks, does, and feels, helping teams understand user perspectives and emotional states
The product team conducted empathy mapping to better understand customer pain points and needs.
O time de produto realizou um mapeamento de empatia para entender melhor os pontos de dor e necessidades dos clientes.
2. A structured workshop exercise that involves creating a visual representation of a persona's experiences and emotional journey
During the empathy mapping session, we discovered that users felt frustrated with the complexity of the interface.
Durante a sessão de mapeamento de empatia, descobrimos que os usuários se sentiam frustrados com a complexidade da interface.
Empathy mapping is a cornerstone methodology in design thinking culture, particularly prominent in tech hubs like São Paulo and among Brazilian startups. It reflects the global design industry's emphasis on human-centered design and is widely taught in business schools and UX/UI courses throughout Brazil and Portugal. The practice gained popularity in the 2010s as part of the broader design thinking movement.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
user empathy mappingpersona empathy mappingcustomer empathy mapempathy canvas
Antonyms / Antônimos
assumption-based designdata-driven analytics alone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
mapeamento de empatia
Most common term used in design and business contexts in Brazil
São Paulo
mapa de empatia
Alternative shorter form commonly used in design studios and startups
Rio de Janeiro
mapeamento de empatia
Standard usage in design and innovation hubs
Portugal
mapeamento de empatia / mapa de empatia
Both forms are acceptable; increasingly used in Portuguese tech and design sectors

Related Words

user personauser journey mappingdesign thinkingcustomer researchuser experience (UX)stakeholder analysis

Related Idioms & Phrases

walking in someone's shoes
seeing through the customer's eyes
understanding the user's perspective
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