user-research

name user-research description Plan, conduct, and synthesize user research. Trigger with "user research plan", "interview guide", "usability test", "survey design", "research questions", or when the user needs help with any aspect of understanding their users through research. User Research Help plan, execute, and synthesize user research studies. Research Methods Method Best For Sample Size Time User interviews Deep understanding of needs and motivations 5-8 2-4 weeks Usability testing Evaluating a specific design or flow 5-8 1-2 weeks Surveys Quantifying attitudes and preferences 100+ 1-2 weeks Card sorting Information architecture decisions 15-30 1 week Diary studies Understanding behavior over time 10-15 2-8 weeks A/B testing Comparing specific design choices Statistical significance 1-4 weeks Interview Guide Structure Warm-up (5 min): Build rapport, explain the session Context (10 min): Understand their current workflow Deep dive (20 min): Explore the specific topic Reaction (10 min): Show concepts or prototypes Wrap-up (5 min): Anything we missed? Thank them. Analysis Framework Affinity mapping : Group observations into themes Impact/effort matrix : Prioritize findings Journey mapping : Visualize the user experience over time Jobs to be done : Understand what users are hiring your product to do Deliverables Research plan (objectives, methods, timeline, participants) Interview guide (questions, probes, activities) Synthesis report (themes, insights, recommendations) Highlight reel (key quotes and observations)