Friction-Value Matrix

The Friction-Value Matrix is a 2x2 matrix used to assess the value of a product or service against the amount of effort it takes to use it. It helps to identify areas where the user experience can be improved and where value can be increased.

At a very high level, the Friction-Value Matrix is used in the context of business, marketing, finance.

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What is the Friction-Value Matrix?

A visual explanation is shown in the image above. The Friction-Value Matrix can be described as a matrix with the following quadrants:

  1. High Value, Low Friction: This quadrant represents products or services that have a high value and low friction user experience. For example, a streaming video service that is easy to use and provides a great experience.
  2. High Value, High Friction: This quadrant represents products or services that have a high value but high friction user experience. For example, a complex financial software that requires a lot of setup and training but provides a great experience.
  3. Low Value, Low Friction: This quadrant represents products or services that have a low value but low friction user experience. For example, a basic web hosting service that is easy to use but provides limited features.
  4. Low Value, High Friction: This quadrant represents products or services that have a low value and high friction user experience. For example, a complicated accounting software that requires a lot of setup and training but provides limited features.

What is the purpose of the Friction-Value Matrix?

The Friction-Value Matrix is a 2x2 matrix used to assess the value of a product or service against the amount of effort it takes to use it. It helps to identify areas where the user experience can be improved and where value can be increased. It is a useful tool for product and marketing teams to evaluate the user experience of their products and services.

The matrix is divided into four quadrants, each representing a different combination of value and friction. The top-left quadrant is high value and low friction, the top-right is high value and high friction, the bottom-left is low value and low friction, and the bottom-right is low value and high friction. By plotting a product or service on the matrix, teams can quickly identify areas where the user experience can be improved and where value can be increased.

For example, a product or service might be high value but have a high friction user experience. In this case, the team would focus on reducing the friction to increase the value of the product or service. On the other hand, a product or service might have a low value but low friction user experience. In this case, the team would focus on increasing the value of the product or service.


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