The Future Self — Identity Provocations trigger illustration
K2
IDENTITY PROVOCATIONS

THE FUTURE SELF

MECHANISM

Show them the person they could become—the aspirational identity our product enables.

? THE QUESTION

"Who does our product let them become?"

PROCESS

Work through these questions to generate ideas:

  1. What better version of themselves does this unlock?
  2. What capability does this give them they didn't have?
  3. What does 'you + this product' look like in 5 years?
  4. What life are they one decision away from?

EXAMPLES

Ideas in this space might look like:

  • Peloton showing not just the bike, but you at your high school reunion, transformed
  • Language app showing you confidently ordering in Paris
  • Investment platform showing the house your portfolio becomes
  • Coding bootcamp showing you leading the meeting, not taking notes

HOW IT WORKS

Your Product
YOUR PRODUCT
+
THE QUESTION
"Who does our product let them become?"
=
Breakthrough Idea
BREAKTHROUGH IDEA

REAL WORLD EXAMPLES

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"Who does our product let them become?"