| name | Synthesize Interviews |
| description | Analyze multiple interview snapshots to identify patterns and create comprehensive synthesis with integrated experience maps.
|
| argument-hint | [initiative-name] |
Synthesize Interview Snapshots
Analyze multiple interview snapshots to identify common patterns, integrate experience maps, and create comprehensive insights.
When to use
- After completing 3-5+ interviews on the same topic
- Before creating opportunities or generating solutions
- When sharing research findings with stakeholders
Input
- Minimum 3-5 interview snapshots (from
user-interviews/snapshots/)
- All snapshots should follow consistent format and cover similar topics
Output
- Format: Markdown (
.md)
- Location:
user-interviews/synthesis/
- Filename:
synthesis-[initiative-name]-v[version].md
Key features
- Incremental synthesis: Process only new snapshots when updating existing synthesis
- Version management: Auto-increment version numbers, never overwrite
- Pattern recognition: Behavioral patterns, emotional journeys, workarounds
Process
- Gather all relevant interview snapshots
- Check for existing synthesis files
- Identify new vs. previously processed snapshots
- Extract common patterns (recurring themes, behaviors, pain points)
- Integrate experience maps across participants
- Develop insights and identify research gaps
- Create synthesis document with version management
For the full framework and synthesis template, see references/synthesize-interview-snapshots.md.
Follow the writing standards in _shared/writing-standards.md for all outputs.
