People & Relationships
Communication styles, emotional safety, trust signals, conflict patterns
The IDF Taxonomy
A living catalogue of curated feedback topics for Identity Discovery Feedback—spanning people, brands, products, projects, pets, and more.
Key Takeaways
- The IDF Taxonomy contains 348 curated feedback topics across 108 themes
- Each topic uses a shared vocabulary of 474 unique qualities for Self and Others to select
- Topics span people, brands, products, projects, pets, spaces, and AI systems
- Results map to the Four Corners of Discovery: Aligned, Revealed, Hidden, Untapped
- The "Identity Delta" is the measurable gap between how you see yourself and how others experience you
Topics
348
Themes
108
Quality Terms
474
Distinct terms across topics
Avg Qualities/Topic
2.9
What Can You Get Feedback On?
The IDF Taxonomy spans people, brands, products, projects, spaces, and more. Here are some common use cases:
Teams & Leadership
Coordination reliability, influence styles, decision patterns, role fit
Brands & Products
Identity perception, experience design, creative output, brand presence
Pets & Household
Companion dynamics, household roles, family routines, care patterns
Projects & Ideas
Strategy clarity, narrative flow, risk communication, innovation style
Content & Creative Work
Voice authenticity, structure clarity, emotional resonance, style consistency
Sample Topics
Browse allCoachability and Learning Posture of a Person
Academic & Learning Feedback
Compare how you see your learning style and study habits against how teachers, peers, or mentors perceive them.
Emotional Safety Signals from Someone
Emotional Vocabulary Development
Explore how you express emotions compared to how others perceive your emotional communication style.
Aesthetic Identity of a Place
Visual Style Coherence
When a Place Looks Like It Knows Itself A place can be expensive, trendy, even beautiful, and still feel visually confused. Visual style coherence is the feeling that everything belongs together: the palette, materials, lighting, typography, furniture, and details all tell the same story.
Aesthetic Identity of a Place
Atmosphere Signature & Mood
The Feeling People Take Home in Their Chest Atmosphere is the part of a place that lingers after the visit: the light temperature, the soundscape, the pacing, the scent, the softness or sharpness of the environment. It is not decoration, it is emotional weather.
First-Glance Presence of an Individual
Body Confidence Reflection
How Do You Feel in Your Own Skin? This reflection explores how your physical presence—your posture, movement, and energy—affects how others experience your confidence. It’s not about appearance. It’s about embodiment.
First-Glance Presence of an Individual
Non-Verbal Posture & Movement
What Is Your Body Saying—Without a Word? Posture isn’t just physical—it’s psychological. This reflection helps uncover how your stance, rhythm, and movement shape how others perceive your presence, even before you speak.
Emotional Safety Signals from Someone
Behavior Signals & Self-Regulation
Can You Read Early Signs of Stress or Calm? Children rarely say “I’m overwhelmed”—they signal tension through posture, expression, or voice. This reflection helps uncover how well you perceive and respond to a child’s subtle behavior cues—so you can support calm before emotions escalate.
Emotional Safety Signals from Someone
Emotional Intelligence & Self-Regulation
How Do Your Emotions Shape the Room? Your mood, tone, and reactivity ripple through conversations. This reflection helps uncover how your emotional presence is perceived by others—so you can align intention with impact, especially under pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IDF Taxonomy?
The IDF Taxonomy is a living catalogue of curated feedback topics organised into thematic categories. It covers people, brands, products, projects, pets, spaces, and more—enabling structured Identity Discovery Feedback across any context.
What can I get feedback on?
Almost anything that has an identity or character. Common use cases include personal communication styles, team dynamics, brand perception, creative work, household roles, and project strategies. Each topic comes with curated Qualities for structured reflection.
How are topics organised?
Topics are grouped into Themes—thematic categories that share a common focus. For example, "Emotional Safety Signals" contains topics about vulnerability, trust, and emotional support. You can browse by topic, theme, or search the Qualities vocabulary.
Can I search for specific topics?
Yes! Use the Topics Index to search by keyword, filter by theme, or browse alphabetically. You can also explore the Qualities Hub to find topics that use specific feedback labels.