UX Research - Interviews
UX Research - Interviews
UX Research - Interviews
UX Research
UX (user experience) research is the systematic investigation of users and their requirements,
in order to add context and insight into the process of designing the user experience.
UX research helps a design team inform the design of products and services, validate its
assumptions, and—ultimately—reduce the cost of delivering a successful product.
Qualitative Quantitative
Information about qualities that can’t actually be Information that can be measured using
measured. numbers.
Qualitative Quantitative
● How someone feels ● How many users clicked a button
● How difficult a task is to complete ● How many people failed to sign up
● Reasons why someone opens an app ● How many users downloaded an app
Qualitative Research
Qualitative methods tend to be more exploratory and allow you
to get an in-depth understanding of a user’s or group’s
experiences, motivations and situations.
Quantitative Research
Quantitative methods allow you to evaluate aspects of user
behaviour is ways that can be quantified and used for statistical
analysis. Quantitative methods allow you to put a number on the
usability of your product.
User Interviews
A method of research where the researcher asks the user
questions to gain a deeper understanding of a users experience,
motivation, or situation.
User Interviews
A method of research where the researcher asks the user
questions to gain a deeper understanding of a users experience,
motivation, or situation.
Interview tips
● Explain the purpose of the interview
and how their data will be used.
● Make them feel comfortable, keep
the conversation casual.
● Try to keep the interview on time and
on topic.
● Thank them for their time.
Would you say
Instagram is easy
to use?
Was it difficult to
use Instagram’s
new Reels feature?
Research is the
foundation of your
project.
Leading questions
A question that leads your subject toward
a particular conclusion by being overly
suggestive.
Open ended questions
Ask open ended questions to help you
build empathy and gain a deeper
understanding of your users’ challenges.
Focus on qualitative
information
Collect as much qualitative information as
you can, so that you can uncover
underlying needs and behaviours that will
help you design the best solution to solve
your user’s problem later on.
Limit one word answers.
Try to avoid writing one word answers to
questions, such as:
“Yes”
“Yes, I do set goals”
“85%”
“Never”
Dig deeper by asking...
Follow-up questions such as:
● Can you tell me a little bit more about that?
● Why do you do…?
● What about that experience makes you feel
that way?
● Why…? if they say yes.
● Why not…? if they say no.
Basic user interview
structure
● Introduction
● Lifestyle questions
● Topic specific questions
● Wrap up
The art of the user
interview
● Excellent guide on how to prepare
for, conduct and record user
interviews.
Readings & Resources
User Research
User Interviews