ux-research

Analyze competitor homepages and landing pages to identify design patterns and differentiation opportunities.

25|7|Updated Mar 16, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/xoai/sage --skill ux-research-xoai
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Skill: ux-research
Source: https://github.com/xoai/sage/tree/main/skills/ux-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xoai/sage --skill ux-research-xoai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you understand industry standards and identify opportunities for differentiation by analyzing competitor designs, preventing you from creating a product that is out of sync with user expectations or missing key market opportunities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Competitor Analysis: Researches design patterns and best practices from category leaders.
  • Pattern Identification: Analyzes competitor homepages, landing pages, or app screens to identify industry conventions.
  • Differentiation Strategy: Surfaces opportunities where your product can stand out.
  • Use Case: When redesigning an edtech homepage, this skill will analyze Duolingo, Coursera, and Khan Academy to identify common hero patterns, value proposition framing, and social proof strategies, then highlight where your design can align with user expectations or intentionally deviate for competitive advantage.

Quick Start

Research design patterns and best practices from category leaders for an edtech homepage.

Frequently Asked Questions about ux-research

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

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What is UX benchmarking and how does it analyze competitor design patterns?

UX benchmarking analyzes category leaders' homepages and app screens to identify industry conventions. It extracts common design patterns to help align your product with user expectations or differentiate it for competitive advantage.

How do I research design patterns from category leaders for my product?

Researching design patterns involves analyzing direct competitors' landing pages or app screens to extract best practices. This surfaces industry standards for value proposition framing and highlights opportunities to intentionally deviate.

Can I use competitor analysis to find differentiation opportunities for my homepage?

Competitor analysis identifies where your design can stand out by comparing it against category leaders. It surfaces specific opportunities to intentionally deviate from industry conventions and gain a competitive advantage.

When do I need UX benchmarking for my design process?

You need UX benchmarking when redesigning screens to prevent creating a product out of sync with market expectations. It helps identify missing key opportunities by analyzing how category leaders handle hero patterns and social proof.

What's the best way to analyze competitor app screens for industry conventions?

The best way to analyze competitor app screens is to evaluate direct competitors and category leaders. This extracts common patterns, identifies differentiation points, and ensures your design aligns with user expectations.

Does UX benchmarking work for specific niches like an edtech homepage redesign?

UX benchmarking works for specific niches by analyzing relevant category leaders. For an edtech homepage, it evaluates platforms like Duolingo to identify common patterns and differentiation strategies for your redesign.