UX Research
intermediateTopic 4 of 10 in UI/UX Design
What it is
UX research is the practice of studying real users to understand their needs, behaviours, and pain points. It uses interviews, surveys, usability tests, and data analysis to inform design decisions.
Why ui/ux design developers need it
Designing without research is guessing. UX research tells you what users actually need, where they get stuck, and what to prioritise. It is the difference between a product people use and one they abandon.
What to learn
User interviews: planning, conducting, synthesising
Surveys: writing questions, analysing responses
Personas and user journey maps
Usability testing: moderated and unmoderated
Affinity mapping and thematic analysis
Competitive analysis
Jobs-to-be-Done (JTBD) framework
Practice project
User Research Report
Pick a real app, recruit three to five friends as users, run a usability test, and write a research report with findings, pain points, and design recommendations.