Frameworks can help new and developing designers (think the UX double diamond) but they can also confuse the heck out of them. A few methodologies have come out in recent years, from design thinking to design sprints. They all have the intention to help you produce a better user experience, but they’re not interchangeable.

Let’s unpack these methods, the differences between and what you as a UX designer or User Researcher need to know to use them correctly.