user-research-planning

Plan user research studies with method selection and participant recruitment.

24|3|Updated Jan 24, 2026
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Skill: user-research-planning
Source: https://github.com/Prorise-cool/prorise-claude-skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/design-specialist/references/domains/ux-research/user-research-planning
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Prorise-cool/prorise-claude-skills --skill user-research-planning

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you systematically plan user research studies, ensuring you gather the right insights efficiently.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Method Selection: Guides you in choosing the most appropriate research method (generative, evaluative, summative) based on your goals.
  • Study Design: Provides a comprehensive template for structuring your research plan, including objectives, questions, participant criteria, and timeline.
  • Participant Recruitment: Offers guidelines and best practices for defining and recruiting the right participants.
  • Use Case: You need to understand user needs for a new feature. This Skill will help you decide whether to conduct interviews or surveys, draft your interview questions, and define who to recruit.

Quick Start

Use the user-research-planning skill to create a research plan for a new mobile app feature.

Frequently Asked Questions about user-research-planning

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I plan a user research study for a new feature?

To plan a user research study, define your research objectives, select the appropriate method, draft your questions, and establish participant criteria using a structured study design template.

What is the difference between generative and evaluative UX research?

Generative UX research explores user needs to define problems, while evaluative research tests existing solutions. Method selection depends on whether your goal is discovering insights or validating a design.

How do I define participant criteria for UX research recruitment?

Define participant criteria for UX research by outlining specific demographic and behavioral attributes that match your target user profile, ensuring you recruit the right participants for your study.

What's the best way to structure a research plan for mobile app features?

The best way to structure a research plan is to document your objectives, research questions, selected methodology, participant criteria, and timeline into a comprehensive study design template.

Can I use this approach for both interviews and surveys?

Yes, you can use this approach for both interviews and surveys. It guides method selection to ensure you choose the most appropriate research method based on your specific study goals.