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User Profile Guidelines

The document provides a comprehensive guideline for identifying elements in the 'Personal details' section of user profiles, focusing on actionable sub-elements for design thinking personas. It covers various dimensions such as age, gender, occupation, income class, family characteristics, marital status, hobbies, leisure activities, education, role in the company, social environment, socio-cultural segmentation, decision-making styles, food preferences, and financial settings. This detailed breakdown aims to enhance empathy mapping and user segmentation for better understanding of users.

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User Profile Guidelines

The document provides a comprehensive guideline for identifying elements in the 'Personal details' section of user profiles, focusing on actionable sub-elements for design thinking personas. It covers various dimensions such as age, gender, occupation, income class, family characteristics, marital status, hobbies, leisure activities, education, role in the company, social environment, socio-cultural segmentation, decision-making styles, food preferences, and financial settings. This detailed breakdown aims to enhance empathy mapping and user segmentation for better understanding of users.

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User profile

Guideline for identifying elements in “Personal details” section.

We’re essentially breaking down user profiling dimensions into actionable sub-elements for a
design thinking persona. Below is a detailed list that captures both quantitative and qualitative
aspects for richer empathy mapping and user segmentation.

Age

 Life stage (teen, young adult, mid-career, retired)


 Generation cohort (Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X, Boomer)
 Tech familiarity level
 Health and energy level
 Key life transitions (student, newly employed, parenting, etc.)

Gender

 Gender identity (male, female, non-binary, other)

Occupation

 Field/industry (IT, education, healthcare, logistics, etc.)


 Employment type (full-time, freelance, entrepreneur, student)
 Seniority or experience level
 Daily work routines or pain points
 Work motivation (income, impact, creativity, stability)

Income Class

 Income range or bracket

Place of Residence

 Urban, suburban, or rural location


 Climate/region-based lifestyle (coastal, desert, hilly, etc.)
 Proximity to services (schools, markets, hospitals)
 Housing type (apartment, independent house, shared space)
 Community density or neighborhood social life

Family Size & characteristics

 Number of family members


 Presence of children or dependents
 Extended family involvement
 Decision-making structure (individual vs collective)
 Domestic role distribution
Marital Status

 Single, married, divorced, widowed


 Relationship living arrangements (alone, with partner, family)
 Role of spouse or partner in decisions
 Family responsibilities and dependencies
 Emotional or social support structure

Hobbies

 Creative interests (music, reading, writing, art)


 Active hobbies (sports, travel, gardening)
 Collecting or learning-oriented hobbies
 Frequency and intensity of engagement
 Motivations (relaxation, self-expression, status)

Leisure Time Activities

 Screen-based vs outdoor activities


 Cultural participation (movies, events, festivals)
 Time spent alone vs with others
 Travel or exploration habits
 Attitude toward rest and self-care

Education & Training

 Highest qualification
 Field of study or specialization
 Ongoing learning behavior (courses, certifications)
 Exposure to international or cross-cultural education
 Attitude toward education (practical vs theoretical)

Role in Company

 Department and function (marketing, supply chain, R&D)


 Decision-making authority
 Collaboration style (team-oriented, independent)
 Leadership responsibilities
 Job satisfaction and engagement level

Social Environment

 Peer group and social circles


 Frequency of social interaction (introvert/extrovert balance)
 Social media or digital presence
 Influence of social validation on choices
 Community involvement or volunteerism
Sinus Milieus Category

(Sociocultural segmentation framework)

 Socio-economic status (upper, middle, lower)


 Modernity/tradition orientation
 Lifestyle values (materialism, minimalism, activism)
 Attitude toward change or innovation
 Cultural consumption habits

Way of Thinking

 Decision-making style (logical, emotional, impulsive)


 Openness to new ideas
 Risk tolerance or conservatism
 Problem-solving approach (analytical vs intuitive)
 Value orientation (individualistic, collective, altruistic)

Preferences for Food & Lifestyle

 Dietary habits (vegetarian, vegan, non-vegetarian, etc.)


 Health consciousness and fitness level
 Sustainability awareness (organic, local foods)
 Eating occasions (home-cooked, dining out, convenience foods)
 Lifestyle choices (minimalist, luxurious, eco-friendly)

Financial settings

 Spending habits (conservative, aspirational, luxury-focused)


 Financial stability or insecurity
 Savings and investment mindset
 Access to financial tools or services

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