The framework is a collection of inter-related concepts informed by ecology theory 
using narrative techniques, based on the belief that the component parts of a design solution can best be understood in the context of the relationships with each other and with other systems, rather than in isolation.

The methodology begins the process of searching, evaluating and understanding the research, while the Actor Stories conclude the process by putting forward both plausible and alternative design realities in a narrative format.

The Narrative Ecology framework attempts to act as a reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making framework for the project proposals, determining the comprehensive components and processes, as well as the inter-relationships found within them, in order to inform project proposal development.