ux-research
UX Research
Plan, conduct, and analyze user research that produces actionable insights for product design. This skill provides frameworks, methods, and practical guidance for every stage of the research process — from defining the right question to presenting findings that drive decisions.
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when:
- Planning a research study (choosing methods, defining scope, writing a plan)
- Writing interview scripts or discussion guides
- Creating usability test plans with tasks and success metrics
- Recruiting participants and writing screener surveys
- Analyzing qualitative data (affinity diagrams, thematic analysis)
- Synthesizing research into personas, journey maps, or opportunity maps
- Setting up continuous discovery practices (weekly interviews, OSTs)
- Presenting findings and recommendations to stakeholders
Core Principle
Research is a tool for reducing risk, not a deliverable. The goal is always to inform decisions — not to produce documents. Research is not asking people what they like, not a political tool, and not science. It's applied inquiry that helps you solve the right problem.
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