Separating people from the real world in which they are in contact with products and services can have unrealistic results. Observing their behavior in their natural environment and allowing them to display their emotions in that atmosphere allows us to gain deep insights.

Discoveries

  • General cultural characteristics of the community
  • Usage habits of the product or service
  • Purchase and usage rituals
  • Rituals and behavior distinctions observed in the community
  • Areas of products or services open to improvement
  • Strong underlying emotions (fears, worries, joys, desires) related to the product line

  • Brand perceptions

  • Perceptions of competitors
  • Environmental conditions (physical or cultural environment)

Ethnography: Ethnosphere Cases