Kano Model
The Kano Model is a framework for categorizing product or service features based on their impact on customer satisfaction. Developed by Noriaki Kano, this model distinguishes three types of features: basic (must-have) features that satisfy minimally but cause significant dissatisfaction if absent; performance features that increase satisfaction proportionally with their level; and attractive (delightful) features that exceed expectations and generate disproportionate satisfaction. By classifying features using the Kano Model, product teams prioritize development efforts, balance risk and innovation, and design experiences that delight rather than merely satisfy.
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- Kano, N., Seraku, N., Takahashi, F., & Tsjui, S. (1984). Attractive quality and must-be quality. Journal of the Japanese Society for Quality Control, 14(2), 147–156. · URL
- Cohen, L. (2007). Quality function deployment and six sigma. Pearson Education. · ISBN 0-13-513338-2
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