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Feature idea validation uses a structured six-forcing-questions framework to assess demand, wedge potential, and evidentiary backing. Teams capture pitches, answer each question, rate response strength, and output a validation report to ensure there is real demand before building.

The forcing questions method for demand validation applies six specific tests: Demand Reality, Status Quo, Desperate Specificity, Narrowest Wedge, Observation or Surprise, and Future-Fit. Each question pressure-tests early-stage product concepts to ensure evidence-backed validation.

Structured demand validation for SaaS features runs through a step-by-step process: describe the feature idea, answer the six forcing questions, summarize after each answer, and rate strength as Strong, Needs Work, or Red Flag to enforce evidence-based product management.

Feature idea validation applies to early-stage product concepts across both SaaS and consumer applications. The six-question assessment framework evaluates demand reality and narrowest wedge potential regardless of the specific application type.

The idea assessment validation report outputs as a structured validation.md file. This report is suitable for downstream clarity and decision-making, documenting evidence and strength ratings for requirements and executive review.

Evidence-based validation for feature ideas is not suited for concepts lacking enough context for a 2-3 sentence pitch description. The framework requires documented evidence for each of the six forcing questions to properly assess demand reality and wedge potential.