Methodology

9Mirrors Discovery Process

Where Structure Activates Intelligence

Each phase in the 9Mirrors Discovery Process is designed to align energy, vision, and intelligence—moving teams from scattered insights to structured innovation. This isn't just a process; it's a rhythmic framework that mirrors the way creation works: inward awareness leading to outward action.

Mirror 1

Identity Mapping

Clarifying Who We're Building With

We begin by tuning into real-world signals—building research-backed personas grounded in behavior, beliefs, and emotional drivers. But we don't stop at surface traits.Each persona is elevated through the lens of an energetic archetype—a deeper pattern that reflects how a user thinks, feels, and chooses across experiences.

📍 Output:

Intuitive user archetypes that resonate across product, voice, and strategy

Mirror 2

Experience Patterning

Unfolding the User's Emotional Blueprint

We zoom out to visualize the user's emotional and functional journey—from tension points to flow states. This reveals patterns of behavior and emotion that can be optimized and intelligently guided.

📍 Output:

Emotional journey maps showing resonance, resistance, and opportunity

Mirror 3

Interaction Mapping

Designing Pathways Through Intelligent Flow

We shift from macro to micro: mapping user decisions, transitions, and the rhythm of action. Every moment becomes a mirror—reflecting where intelligence can intervene, assist, or evolve.

📍 Output:

Intelligent interaction flows linking decision points to designed outcomes

Mirror 4

Concept Sketching

Visualizing Structure Before Form

We sketch potential forms not just to design—but to externalize intention. Ideas move from the mind to paper, from signal to sketch, building the energetic scaffolding for the solution.

📍 Output:

Collaborative wireframes that organize intention into visual structure

Mirror 5

Prototype Activation

Turning Vision into Tangible Interaction

We bring the structure to life—building functional, testable prototypes that simulate how intelligence and interface will move together. It's not just clickable—it's alive.

📍 Output:

Interactive prototypes to test flow, friction, and resonance

Mirror 6

Human Resonance Testing

Listening to the Field, Not Just the Feedback

We test with real users not only to validate—but to feel. What aligns? What breaks? Where does the intelligence meet resistance? The mirror of feedback sharpens and evolves the output.

📍 Output:

Resonance-based refinement to guide the next evolution of design

A Framework for Intelligent Creation

The 9Mirrors Discovery Process combines structure and intuition, bringing clarity to complexity and aligning teams around a shared vision.

🔮Identity

🔮Experience

🔮Interaction

🔮Concept

🔮Prototype

🔮Resonance