SAE Graphic Design

Market Research Templates

Template 1

Research Findings Table

Finding Evidence Source Interpretation Design implication

Template 2

Competitor Analysis Matrix

Criterion Competitor A Competitor B Competitor C Opportunity
Audience
Price / level
Visual style
Tone of voice
Main message
Weakness

Template 3

SWOT With Design Response

Strengths

Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats

Most important design or communication responses

Template 4

Positioning Map

Axis left: ____________________ Axis right: ____________________ Axis top: ____________________ Axis bottom: ____________________

What does the map suggest?

  1. Where are competitors clustered?
  2. Where is there empty space?
  3. Is the empty space supported by evidence?