investigate

Plan and execute user research from data collection to synthesis.

116|9|Updated Feb 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ghaida/intent --skill investigate-ghaida
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: investigate
Source: https://github.com/ghaida/intent/tree/main/skills/investigate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ghaida/intent --skill investigate-ghaida

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Guide and conduct user research — from planning through synthesis. This skill ensures teams collect evidence before making design decisions, reducing risk and bias.

The problem is that teams often dive into solutions without clear understanding of user needs, context, and success criteria. This SKILL provides a structured lifecycle from planning research questions to synthesizing findings and communicating actionable insights.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Planning & method selection: Define objectives, select appropriate research methods, and plan recruitment.
  • Execution tools: Create interview guides, usability test plans, surveys, diary study protocols, and contextual inquiry procedures.
  • Synthesis & communication: Apply affinity mapping, thematic analysis, and journey-based synthesis to produce insights that guide strategy and design.
  • Use Case: When validating a new onboarding experience, run interviews, synthesis, and reporting to inform iterations.

Quick Start

Plan and conduct a short usability study to validate a new onboarding flow.

Frequently Asked Questions about investigate

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I plan and conduct user research end-to-end?

Plan user research by defining objectives, selecting methods, creating interview guides or test plans, collecting data through surveys or usability testing, and synthesizing findings through thematic analysis to produce evidence-driven recommendations.

What is thematic analysis and affinity mapping in user research?

Thematic analysis and affinity mapping are synthesis techniques used to code qualitative data, identify recurring patterns, and cluster findings visually to guide design strategy and evidence-driven decision making.

How do I create an interview guide for usability testing?

Create an interview guide for usability testing by framing research questions around user context, structuring open-ended questions, and defining test plans that validate specific tasks like a new onboarding flow.

Can I use this workflow for different user research methods like surveys and diary studies?

Yes, this workflow supports diverse user research methods including surveys, diary studies, contextual inquiry, and usability testing, providing execution tools and coding schemes to collect evidence and synthesize findings.

What is the best way to synthesize user research findings into actionable insights?

The best way to synthesize user research findings is to apply journey-based synthesis and affinity mapping, maintaining explicit traceability from raw data to insight statements that directly inform design iterations.

Why do I need structured user research before making design decisions?

Structured user research is needed before making design decisions to ensure teams collect evidence, reduce risk and bias, and validate user needs rather than diving into solutions without context.