Research Study

A step-by-step examination of a group of users and their needs, which adds realistic context to the design process

Why it matters

A study converts curiosity into a plan: what you want to learn, from whom, by what method, judged how. Without the plan, research drifts into confirming what the team already hoped.

Related terms

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