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Question 5: What's the Shortest Path?

Map the minimum journey from starting point to mutual success


The Question

Agent: "Let's map the shortest possible journey from
        [starting point] to [mutual success]:

        What's the absolute minimum path?"

Why This Matters

Shortest path means:

  • No unnecessary steps
  • No feature bloat
  • Clear focus
  • Faster to mutual success

Every extra step is a chance to lose the user.


Example: Dog Week

Agent: "From 'frustrated parent on Google' to 'active subscription + harmony':
        What's the minimum path?"

Designer: "Google → Landing page → See how it works →
           Sign up → Set up family → Start using calendar →
           First walk completed → Everyone happy"

Why this path:

  • Landing: Understand solution (addresses frustration)
  • How it works: See it's simple (addresses complexity fear)
  • Sign up: Commit to trying (low friction)
  • Family setup: Get everyone involved (necessary for accountability)
  • Calendar: Plan first week (immediate action)
  • First walk: Proof it works (mutual success moment)

What Agent Captures

SCENARIO: Parent Onboarding to First Success

START: Google search (frustrated, tired of nagging)
END: First walk completed (harmony, system working)

CRITICAL PATH:
1. Landing page → Understand solution
2. Sign up → Commit to trying
3. Family setup → Get everyone involved
4. Calendar → Plan first week
5. First walk → Proof it works

BUSINESS GOAL: Active subscription
USER GOAL: Family harmony without nagging

Each step serves the journey. Nothing extra.

Next Step

With all 5 questions answered, you have:

  • Core feature (what to design)
  • Entry point (where to start)
  • Mental state (how they feel)
  • Mutual success (where to end)
  • Shortest path (how to get there)

→ Proceed to Step 7: Reference Trigger Map

Before sketching, identify the relevant Trigger Map context for this scenario.


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