User Story Mapping Tool

Software Ideas Modeler

Software Ideas Modeler is a user story mapping tool. It allows you to create user stories in the form of two-dimensional maps. The user stories are organized in columns by epic stories and rows by sprints. You can create good-looking user story maps using various styles. Software Ideas Modeler also provides a well-organized editor, which shows all the user stories in a grid. You can navigate and edit the user stories just using the keyboard.

User Story Editor
User Story Editor

User Story Editor

The User Story Editor is the heart of Software Ideas Modeler’s user story mapping feature. It organizes and displayes user stories in a grid-based layout. The editor supports full keyboard navigation and editing, allowing users to work quickly and efficiently without needing to rely on the mouse. This streamlines the entire process of managing stories, epics, and sprints.

Quick and Easy Creation of User Story Maps

Software Ideas Modeler ensures rapid creation of user story maps. The intuitive interface allows users to add, modify, and organize stories with minimal effort. The editor supports quick entry and provides immediate feedback, saving time and reducing the complexity of managing user stories.

Tabular Editor for Precise Organization

The tabular editor view is particularly useful for those who prefer a structured, grid-like format to manage their stories. It allows users to see all stories in a glance, making it easy to reorganize, prioritize, and update user stories as needed. The rows and columns are dynamically adjustable, allowing flexibility in how information is presented.

Beautiful Styles for Attractive User Story Maps

Software Ideas Modeler offers a variety of beautiful styles that help create visually appealing user story maps. These styles can be customized to match project or organizational branding, adding a polished and professional touch to project planning. A well-designed map makes it easier to communicate the project’s story to stakeholders and team members alike.

Export to Various Image Formats

One of the standout features of Software Ideas Modeler is its ability to export user story maps to various image formats. Whether you need a PNG, JPG, or another common format, the tool enables easy sharing of user stories with others who may not have access to the software. This is particularly useful for presentations or documentation purposes.

Copy & Paste for Quick Changes

The ability to quickly copy and paste user stories within the map is a simple yet powerful feature. It saves time when duplicating similar stories or re-arranging stories across different sprints or epics. This feature also supports copying and pasting between different projects, streamlining the workflow when dealing with multiple user stories.

How to Create User Stories in Software Ideas Modeler

If you're new to Software Ideas Modeler or user story mapping, we’ve got you covered! We’ve prepared a detailed step-by-step tutorial on how to create and organize user stories within the tool. This guide walks you through the entire process, from setting up your first project to adding and managing user stories, organizing them by epics and sprints, and customizing the layout to fit your team’s workflow.

Read our full tutorial on how to create user stories in Software Ideas Modeler and start building your story map with confidence!