# Problem statement template

A simple way to begin to define specific use cases is to create [problem statements](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Problem_statement). These are short descriptions of an issue that identify the gap between the current state and the desired or goal state. They should be clear and easy to understand, and based on any evidence you have collected through user research.

| Who has the problem | What is the problem | When and where does the problem occur | Why is it important to solve |
| ------------------- | ------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
|                     |                     |                                       |                              |
|                     |                     |                                       |                              |
|                     |                     |                                       |                              |


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