Kano model articles

KanoSurveys compared with SurveyMonkey for Kano surveys

KanoSurveys vs SurveyMonkey

A fast, practical comparison of KanoSurveys and SurveyMonkey for Kano Model research, pricing, analysis, team workflows, and respondent sourcing.

KanoSurveys vs Spreadsheets for Kano surveys

KanoSurveys vs Spreadsheets

A detailed comparison of KanoSurveys and spreadsheets for running Kano Model surveys — covering setup, analysis quality, prioritisation, pricing, and when each approach makes sense.

KanoSurveys vs Conjointly

KanoSurveys vs Conjointly

Which tool is better for Kano Model surveys: a dedicated Kano workflow for product teams, or a broader research platform with advanced methods and panels?

Indifferent features in the Kano Model

Indifferent features in the Kano Model

Why some feature ideas consume roadmap time without improving satisfaction, and how to spot low-impact work before it turns into product bloat.

Delighter features in the Kano Model

Delighter features in the Kano Model

What Delighters really are, why they influence customer satisfaction so strongly, and how to design unexpected value that customers remember.

Performance features in the Kano Model

Performance features in the Kano Model

A practical guide to the Kano Performance category: how to identify the features customers compare directly, improve them, and avoid common prioritisation mistakes.

Must-have features in the Kano Model

Must-have features in the Kano Model

A practical guide to Kano Must-haves: the baseline features customers expect, how they affect trust, and how to identify the basics your product cannot afford to miss.

Reverse features in the Kano Model

Reverse features in the Kano Model

A practical guide to Kano Reverse features: what they are, why they can reduce customer satisfaction, and how to spot and avoid them before they damage trust.

Top 8 Kano model tools (June 2026)

Top 8 Kano model tools (June 2026)

A practical comparison of dedicated Kano platforms, DIY survey builders, enterprise research suites, and done-for-you options — so you can pick the right tool for your team.

The Kano Survey Research Report (June 2026)

The Kano Survey Research Report (June 2026)

What 1,172 real Kano surveys reveal about getting better product prioritisation data — optimal feature counts, response sizes, segmentation, and avoiding common design mistakes.

Using Kano outside of the tech and software industry

Using Kano outside of the tech and software industry

Kano is commonly used in software companies during product development and marketing, but it works in almost any industry you can think of - here are some examples that might surprise you...

Watch out for 'drift' in your Kano Model categories

Watch out for 'drift' in your Kano Model categories

One of the key concepts in the Kano model is the idea of "category drift." This refers to the way in which a product's features can move from one category to another over time...

Kano and the Voice of the Customer in Six Sigma

Kano and the Voice of the Customer in Six Sigma

The Kano model can be used in conjunction with the Six Sigma methodology to improve the quality and customer satisfaction of a product or service...

Understanding The Kano Questionnaire Format

Understanding The Kano Questionnaire Format

The Kano questionnaire uses a specific question format in order to gather information about potential customer satisfaction. The questions are designed to be simple and are usually presented in a multiple-choice format...

How to validate my business startup idea

How to validate my business startup idea

Any new idea needs assessing and validating to make sure it's got legs. Read more about how to assess the finance and economics of your idea, and how to use Kano Model to explore assumptions and shape the product.

How to make a Kano survey

How to make a Kano survey

In just 3 minutes, learn the fundamentals of making a successful online Kano survey, even if you've never done it before in your life.

How to make a minimum viable product

Is it minimum viable product, lovable product, or just version 1? In this article we dive into what an MVP really is, and how to prioritise the right features to make your MVP a success.

Product strategy at Netflix (case study)

A case study all about Netflix's product features, and how it could respond to recent challenges around losing subscribers.

About the Kano model

By understanding better how your users feel and think about the features, you can prioritise improvements and create a truly delightful product that fully meets the needs of your users...

Kano analysis techniques made simple

You've run a Kano survey and you've got all the responses from your participants. But now what - how should you analyse them? Continue below for how the different analysis approaches actually work...

Kano model example case study

In this article I'll walk through a Kano model example, explaining how we applied Kano to make sure we got the most business and customer value out of the project. A Kano case study, if you like...

Kano model spreadsheet

How to set up a simple Kano model template to do the categorisation for you. This should be enough for simple projects or demonstrations...

Using the Kano Model for prioritization in product management

Generally, Kano is useful before you build loads of stuff. For example, when you're in the scoping phase of an MVP, or maybe a major overhaul of your product that will have significant...

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