hello.
ben huggins nandita chakravarti ray kung sandra niehaus
Ingredients of Awesome
Intuit Design Innovation Team
May 29, 2013
finding the recipe for Awesome
what makes people do this?
intuit: a culture of innovation
awesomeland
 user
 principles
in design
principles + frameworks
10 ingredients
product
Final presentation   master-updated- v10
Final presentation   master-updated- v10
engine of awesome
engine of awesome
projecting
aspects of the experience
users are compelled to
share with others
coloring the essence
of the product based on
personal views
expressing
opinions or feelings of others
Impact the user
consuming
ways that the product has
direct impact on the user
experiencing
and now...














 the ingredients.
sometimes
we
don’t
realize 
we’re
feeling it
until
a discovery
fulfills it
as
sweet
as the
experience
itself
it is…
it is… …
it is… … …
anticipation
(heinz ketchup)
Having to wait for something good can
make it awesome.
it’s even more
memorable
as a 
social
experience
BODYSTORM INTERVIEW:
Chris remembers waiting in the parking lot with
fellow diners for his very favorite restaurant to open.
anticipation
1.  Can you help your audience envision it ahead of time?
2.  Plan hills and valleys of anticipation
3.  “Pacing” is setting, then partially fulfilling anticipation
for intuit:
Makes it possible to amplify existing skills in order
to achieve goals that were previously not possible.
augmentation
(super powers)
picture this...
what gives you that same feeling?
augmentation
for intuit:
1.  Find the process or function that hurts
2.  Identify the skills users already have
3.  Give users the tool that boosts their skills to solve
it more easily with less pain
scarcity
 There are two kinds of scarcity, something that is limited and something that is
rare. But beware, there is a dark side to this ingredient when using scarcity for
necessities or for novelty.
(tickle me elmo)
awesome !
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not awesome
Principles of
Seduction for
Scarcity
•  Limited Duration
•  Limited Access
•  Limited Choice
•  Competition
•  Scarcity
scarcity
for intuit:
1.  Find a quantity that people like
2.  Don’t give it all away up front
3.  Think about how to moderate the good things
social engagement
 item is shared either before, during,
and/or after it is used or experienced
GRASSROOTS a sleeper awesomeness goes popular
( )
Final presentation   master-updated- v10
what is it about the thought of finding a leprechaun in a tree?
h"p://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nda_OSWeyn8	
  
21 million+ views on youtube in one day
phenomenon
“where da gold at?”
marketing campaign
mentioned in the office every st.paddy’s day
unprecedented social event in crichton,
mobile, AL
going viral
tapping the social viral
fame
relatable
mass appeal
influence
identity
timing
simplicity
location
unexpectedness
community
accessibility
social engagement
for intuit:
1.  Identify a unique quality, something unexpected
2.  Create a community around the idea
3.  Use techniques of influence to spread the message
contrast
Enter description here
(white on black)
It	
  stands	
  out	
  among	
  the	
  "typical",	
  against	
  the	
  current	
  
circumstances,	
  the	
  previous	
  moment,	
  or	
  alternaDves.	
  
in
experience
BODYSTORM INTERVIEW:
Rizwan recounts a long road trip with 6-month-old twins,
transformed from nightmare to delight by the kindness
of a hotel clerk.
we’re
wired
to notice it
in
visual 
design
in
music
Giuseppi Verdi – Requiem, Dies Irae
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=rJWzEBEI5yg
it can be the
whole
or just
a part
because we’re
wired to 
adapt 
to it,
“Our	
  percept	
  of	
  the	
  world	
  is…	
  a	
  constantly	
  changing	
  	
  
interpretaDon	
  that	
  is	
  influenced	
  by	
  our	
  experience	
  
over	
  the	
  past	
  few	
  minutes,	
  days,	
  and	
  lifeDme.”	
  
G.M.	
  Boynton,	
  “Contrast	
  gain	
  in	
  the	
  brain,”	
  	
  
Neuron	
  2005;	
  476-­‐477.	
  
it’s always
judged by its
context
contrast
1.  Deliberately control what stands out
2.  Ensure it appears in a conducive context
3.  Think broad, across time
4.  Think small and cumulative, too
for intuit:
Helps identify and navigate the route to a desired goal,
especially a difficult one, to ultimately gain a feeling of
great accomplishment and satisfaction.
achievement
(treasure map)
picture this...
what gives you that same feeling?
achievement
for intuit:
1.  Understand a goal that your users value
2.  Convince them it is worth achieving (marketing!)
3.  Create empathic process and decision support
and reward their accomplishments along the way
reputation
 Reputation can make you famous or notorious for something. To
be either is to be known for a certain attribute, one stand out
point, either positive or negative that can elicit a following.
(ivy league)
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Final presentation   master-updated- v10
reputation
for intuit:
1.  Cultivate a relationship around one distinct attribute
2.  Guard your reputation
3.  Don’t be afraid to go all the way!
synchronicity
 Time and place can elevate great to awesome
CONVERGENCE (Multiple "good" things coming together at the right time to create a serendipitous
feeling of awesome)
(meaningful coincidence)
street art, Berlin
have you thought of any of these things in the last 24 hours?
a hot cup of coffee (or tea)

the comfort of your bed

chocolate

a glass of wine

a vacation on a sunny island

reading a good book
people level
Monday morning
gloomy, rainy day
Friday evening
travel, vacation
vacation
5 pm
being
outside
hot
drink
reading
a book
going
out
the sun
good
dinner
travel
fleeting
moment
memorable
event
triggers
convergence
triggers
convergence
60s
 70s
80s-90s
 present
virgin america
why is timing important in design?
synchronicity
for intuit:
1.  Understand what is most relevant to your users
2.  Always consider the context in which the user will
experience your product/idea
3.  Revisit your idea ever so often and re-invent/
transform to the user’s changing needs
Creates a powerful, visceral association with an
experience, situation, time or emotional state.
sentiment
(old t-shirt)
picture this...
nostalgia (time & place)
sentiment
what gives you that same feeling?
sentiment
for intuit:
1.  Identify a meaningful association that would
improve the user experience
2.  Activate the association using metaphor, etc.
3.  Consistently reinforce that association, making
sure it remains consistent across all touch points
influence
 Even though we are naturally resistant to change, we actually fondly
remember the the things, people, or events that was a factor in impacting
us in a way we deem to be positive.
(your favorite teacher)
Final presentation   master-updated- v10
Principles of
Seduction for
Influencing
•  Uniform Connectedness
•  Humor Effect
•  Story
•  Priming
•  Trigger
•  Variable Rewards
•  Authority
•  Anchoring & Adjustment
•  Conceptual Metaphor
•  Sequencing
•  Visual Imagery
•  Aesthetic-Usability Effect
•  Sensory Appeal
influence
for intuit: 
1.  Don’t just solve a problem, inspire people to their greatest self
2.  Become your customer’s ideal
3.  Make your ideal’s shine in products and services
the ingredients
•  Anticipation
•  Augmentation
•  Scarcity
•  Social
•  Contrast
•  Achievement
•  Reputation
•  Synchronicity
•  Sentiment
•  Influence
10 ingredients
of awesome
engine of awesome
projecting
aspects of the experience
users are compelled to
share with others
coloring the essence
of the product based on
personal views
expressing
opinions or feelings of others
Impact the user
consuming
ways that the product has
direct impact on the user
experiencing
As products, services or experiences cycle through the
engine, perception of awesomeness is increased. If there
is a weak spot in the engine, awesomeness can
decrease.
In some cases, weak spots can be improved
through strategic marketing.
everyone is talking
about thisit changed me
for the better
it is so hard to get
everyone knows
about this
I can’t wait for this
to me, this is so
much better
this came along at
the right time/place
it made me
better at ...
I am proud of this
this defines part of
who I am
engine of awesome
achievement
anticipation
sentiment
influence
contrast
social
reputation
synchronicity
scarcity
augmentation
The stronger each ingredient is, the more
momentum it will add to the engine.
If an ingredient is absent, the product will not
lose awesomeness, as long as it has enough
momentum to propel it to the next cycle.
thank you.
ben huggins nandita chakravarti ray kung sandra niehaus
methods and
approaches

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Final presentation master-updated- v10

  • 1. hello. ben huggins nandita chakravarti ray kung sandra niehaus Ingredients of Awesome Intuit Design Innovation Team May 29, 2013
  • 2. finding the recipe for Awesome what makes people do this?
  • 3. intuit: a culture of innovation awesomeland user principles in design principles + frameworks 10 ingredients product
  • 7. engine of awesome projecting aspects of the experience users are compelled to share with others coloring the essence of the product based on personal views expressing opinions or feelings of others Impact the user consuming ways that the product has direct impact on the user experiencing
  • 8. and now... the ingredients.
  • 15. anticipation (heinz ketchup) Having to wait for something good can make it awesome.
  • 16. it’s even more memorable as a social experience BODYSTORM INTERVIEW: Chris remembers waiting in the parking lot with fellow diners for his very favorite restaurant to open.
  • 17. anticipation 1.  Can you help your audience envision it ahead of time? 2.  Plan hills and valleys of anticipation 3.  “Pacing” is setting, then partially fulfilling anticipation for intuit:
  • 18. Makes it possible to amplify existing skills in order to achieve goals that were previously not possible. augmentation (super powers)
  • 20. what gives you that same feeling?
  • 21. augmentation for intuit: 1.  Find the process or function that hurts 2.  Identify the skills users already have 3.  Give users the tool that boosts their skills to solve it more easily with less pain
  • 22. scarcity There are two kinds of scarcity, something that is limited and something that is rare. But beware, there is a dark side to this ingredient when using scarcity for necessities or for novelty. (tickle me elmo)
  • 26. Principles of Seduction for Scarcity •  Limited Duration •  Limited Access •  Limited Choice •  Competition •  Scarcity
  • 27. scarcity for intuit: 1.  Find a quantity that people like 2.  Don’t give it all away up front 3.  Think about how to moderate the good things
  • 28. social engagement item is shared either before, during, and/or after it is used or experienced GRASSROOTS a sleeper awesomeness goes popular ( )
  • 30. what is it about the thought of finding a leprechaun in a tree?
  • 32. 21 million+ views on youtube in one day phenomenon “where da gold at?” marketing campaign mentioned in the office every st.paddy’s day
  • 33. unprecedented social event in crichton, mobile, AL going viral
  • 34. tapping the social viral fame relatable mass appeal influence identity timing simplicity location unexpectedness community accessibility
  • 35. social engagement for intuit: 1.  Identify a unique quality, something unexpected 2.  Create a community around the idea 3.  Use techniques of influence to spread the message
  • 36. contrast Enter description here (white on black) It  stands  out  among  the  "typical",  against  the  current   circumstances,  the  previous  moment,  or  alternaDves.  
  • 37. in experience BODYSTORM INTERVIEW: Rizwan recounts a long road trip with 6-month-old twins, transformed from nightmare to delight by the kindness of a hotel clerk.
  • 39. in visual design in music Giuseppi Verdi – Requiem, Dies Irae https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=rJWzEBEI5yg
  • 40. it can be the whole
  • 42. because we’re wired to adapt to it, “Our  percept  of  the  world  is…  a  constantly  changing     interpretaDon  that  is  influenced  by  our  experience   over  the  past  few  minutes,  days,  and  lifeDme.”   G.M.  Boynton,  “Contrast  gain  in  the  brain,”     Neuron  2005;  476-­‐477.  
  • 43. it’s always judged by its context
  • 44. contrast 1.  Deliberately control what stands out 2.  Ensure it appears in a conducive context 3.  Think broad, across time 4.  Think small and cumulative, too for intuit:
  • 45. Helps identify and navigate the route to a desired goal, especially a difficult one, to ultimately gain a feeling of great accomplishment and satisfaction. achievement (treasure map)
  • 47. what gives you that same feeling?
  • 48. achievement for intuit: 1.  Understand a goal that your users value 2.  Convince them it is worth achieving (marketing!) 3.  Create empathic process and decision support and reward their accomplishments along the way
  • 49. reputation Reputation can make you famous or notorious for something. To be either is to be known for a certain attribute, one stand out point, either positive or negative that can elicit a following. (ivy league)
  • 52. reputation for intuit: 1.  Cultivate a relationship around one distinct attribute 2.  Guard your reputation 3.  Don’t be afraid to go all the way!
  • 53. synchronicity Time and place can elevate great to awesome CONVERGENCE (Multiple "good" things coming together at the right time to create a serendipitous feeling of awesome) (meaningful coincidence)
  • 55. have you thought of any of these things in the last 24 hours? a hot cup of coffee (or tea) the comfort of your bed chocolate a glass of wine a vacation on a sunny island reading a good book
  • 56. people level Monday morning gloomy, rainy day Friday evening travel, vacation vacation 5 pm being outside hot drink reading a book going out the sun good dinner travel fleeting moment memorable event triggers convergence triggers convergence
  • 59. why is timing important in design?
  • 60. synchronicity for intuit: 1.  Understand what is most relevant to your users 2.  Always consider the context in which the user will experience your product/idea 3.  Revisit your idea ever so often and re-invent/ transform to the user’s changing needs
  • 61. Creates a powerful, visceral association with an experience, situation, time or emotional state. sentiment (old t-shirt)
  • 63. nostalgia (time & place) sentiment what gives you that same feeling?
  • 64. sentiment for intuit: 1.  Identify a meaningful association that would improve the user experience 2.  Activate the association using metaphor, etc. 3.  Consistently reinforce that association, making sure it remains consistent across all touch points
  • 65. influence Even though we are naturally resistant to change, we actually fondly remember the the things, people, or events that was a factor in impacting us in a way we deem to be positive. (your favorite teacher)
  • 67. Principles of Seduction for Influencing •  Uniform Connectedness •  Humor Effect •  Story •  Priming •  Trigger •  Variable Rewards •  Authority •  Anchoring & Adjustment •  Conceptual Metaphor •  Sequencing •  Visual Imagery •  Aesthetic-Usability Effect •  Sensory Appeal
  • 68. influence for intuit: 1.  Don’t just solve a problem, inspire people to their greatest self 2.  Become your customer’s ideal 3.  Make your ideal’s shine in products and services
  • 69. the ingredients •  Anticipation •  Augmentation •  Scarcity •  Social •  Contrast •  Achievement •  Reputation •  Synchronicity •  Sentiment •  Influence
  • 71. engine of awesome projecting aspects of the experience users are compelled to share with others coloring the essence of the product based on personal views expressing opinions or feelings of others Impact the user consuming ways that the product has direct impact on the user experiencing As products, services or experiences cycle through the engine, perception of awesomeness is increased. If there is a weak spot in the engine, awesomeness can decrease. In some cases, weak spots can be improved through strategic marketing.
  • 72. everyone is talking about thisit changed me for the better it is so hard to get everyone knows about this I can’t wait for this to me, this is so much better this came along at the right time/place it made me better at ... I am proud of this this defines part of who I am engine of awesome achievement anticipation sentiment influence contrast social reputation synchronicity scarcity augmentation The stronger each ingredient is, the more momentum it will add to the engine. If an ingredient is absent, the product will not lose awesomeness, as long as it has enough momentum to propel it to the next cycle.
  • 73. thank you. ben huggins nandita chakravarti ray kung sandra niehaus