Modeling of Human Experiences

CJML is a visual language for modeling journeys from the perspective of the person experiencing a service. This person may be a customer, patient, user, citizen, or have another role. CJML provides the methods and tools you need for working with journeys, whether for modeling, visualization, or analysis.

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🔍 What makes CJML different?

CJML allows precise modeling of customer journeys—and allows you to compare them directly against what was planned or expected. CJML serves as a common language for interdisciplinary collaboration. Use it to:

• 🧭 Document customer journeys
• 📊 Evaluate UX and journey conformance
• 🛠️ Design new journeys

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📰 News

CJML Version 3 is now available! Explore the new Introduction to CJML and Tutorial, updated terminology and visual notation, and a new set of templates and tools for working with journeys.

Extending CJML Across Domains

CJML supports multiple application areas through domain-specific extensions. Each builds on the shared foundation of core CJML, while introducing specialized concepts tailored to the needs of their respective fields:

• 🧬 Core CJML – the foundation
• 🏥 Health
• 🛡️ Cyber Security
• 🔒 Privacy Journey

Graphical editor

Take a look at the CJML editor:

Data format

<CJML version="2.0">
  <actualJourney>
    <journeyID>AJ1</journeyID>
    <actors>
      <endUser actorID="Carl">
        <actorName>Carl</actorName>
      </endUser>
      <serviceProvider actorID="Company A">
        <companyName>Bookis</companyName>
      </serviceProvider>
    </actors>
    <touchpoints>
      <actualCommunicationPoint>
        <touchpointID>TP1</touchpointID>
        <initiator>
          <refersTo actorIDref="Carl"/>
          <initiatorLabel>Customer creates account</initiatorLabel>
        </initiator>
        <receiver>
          <refersTo actorIDref="Bookis"/>
          <receiverLabel>Account registered</receiverLabel>
        </receiver>
        <channel>
          <channelName>Web</channelName>
        </channel>
      </actualCommunicationPoint>
    </touchpoints>
  </actualJourney>
</CJML>

CJML results from years of research to both the practical and theoretical aspects of customer journeys. CJML has been developed in close collaboration with industry partners through multiple research and innovation projects.
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