Event Condition Timeline (ECT)
Event Condition Timeline (ECT) is a method for mapping
experiences onto a simple, time-based model. It breaks an event
into clear categories like Before Start, At Start, During, At End,
After End, Always, and Never, so that we can understand what
happens and when, identify critical conditions, measure outcomes,
and compare different scenarios or future possibilities.
Author
ECT is the work of Jacob Moorman, whose independent research and
designs are available at zerotrack.net.
License
Event Condition Timeline © 2024 by Jacob Moorman is licensed
under CC
BY-NC-ND 4.0.
Model
Technical Attributes
- Employs a MECE (Mutually Exclusive, Comprehensively Exhaustive)
time-based framework to ensure complete coverage and
non-overlapping event categories.
- Focuses on a single event at a time but supports chaining
multiple ECT models and adding conditional routes to model complex
or branching flows.
- Accommodates qualitative and quantitative data overlays,
enabling detailed measurement (e.g., duration, cognitive load,
success rates) within the timeline.
- Scales from large, long-lasting events to brief, single
interactions, offering versatility for different problem
scopes.
- Integrates seamlessly with other techniques, such as UXinv, competitor analysis, or generative AI, to
enrich understanding and highlight areas for optimization.
- Allows continual updates as new information emerges, supporting
iterative refinement and scenario testing.
- Enhances decision-making by clarifying when and where changes
could improve outcomes, reduce failures, or adapt to evolving
conditions.
The Paper
Supporting Materials
Release History
- Original release: 2024-09-30
- Second release: 2024-11-04
- Third release: 2024-11-07
Additional content is available at: zerotrack.net
