User Research

Articles about User Research in the context of experience design and usability including techniques, knowledge and thought leadership

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Good usability starts with understanding your users

Learn why understanding your users, their needs and the problems they face is at the heart of good usability.

User Research | 5 minute read
Experience Design Planning Across the Software Development Lifecycle

How do you create an experience design plan that drives product and business outcomes at every stage of a project?

User Research | 10 minute read
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3 Content Research Techniques to Evaluate Clarity and Comprehension

Learn how to test your content and make sure it’s easy to understand by using these practical research techniques. 

User Research | 5 minute read
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Beyond the Happy Path: Designing for Every User Journey

Combining techniques from Quality Assurance and User Experience, this approach helps to create more resilient and considered journeys.

User Research | 5 minute read
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Why I Stopped Saying ‘Problem to Solve’ and Reframed it

If you've ever encountered friction, confusion or frustration when communicating a 'problem to solve', a simple shift in framing might make all the difference.

User Research  | 5 minute read
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The Importance of Critical Thinking in User Research

Critical thinking is more than asking good questions, it's also about recognising bias, embracing complexity, and making better decisions through reflection.

User Research | 5 minute read
Planning for Better Research and Usability Outcomes

Learn how early task identification results in meaningful interviews, testing, and tracks real UX improvement.

User Research | 10 minute read
How to add depth to your interviews with interactive activities

Interactive activities that encourage participants to express themselves in new ways leading to meaningful conversation and deeper insights.

User Research | 5 minute read
How unmoderated testing could be harming your designs

Unmoderated testing is a popular way of getting fast results and feedback from users but the nature of this testing can be harming your design outcomes. 

User Research | 5 minute read