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.