Quality Function Deployment (QFD)
Reference model
QFD translates customer needs into technical requirements, aligning teams around a common goal.
About this model
A structured approach to ensure that customer needs drive product design and development.
Originator not stated.
How to read it
- Start with customer needs and translate them into technical specifications.
- Use the QFD matrix to visualize relationships between customer requirements and technical features.
What this does
Helps teams translate customer requirements into technical specifications, ensuring that the final product meets customer expectations.
When to use it
Use it when developing new products or improving existing ones to ensure alignment with customer needs.
Not when: Do not use it when customer requirements are unclear or when the project scope is too broad to manage effectively.
What happens next
Conduct a prioritization session to determine which requirements to focus on first.
Golden thread
Builds on ←
- Voice of the customer research
- Customer requirements list
- Project scope and constraints
Feeds into →
- Prioritization session
- Product design specification
- Project plan
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Drafted with AI and reviewed by Eccellere on 04/11/2026. Guidance, not advice: apply your own judgement.