Unit 2: User Research & Problem Definition
The unit explores the critical processes of user research and problem definition, focusing on methods like interviews and surveys, persona creation, and journey mapping. It emphasizes the importance of understanding user needs through ethical practices, effective interviews, and measurement metrics to ensure designs address real issues. Clear problem statements and SMART success criteria provide pathways for impactful design outcomes.
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What we have learnt
- User research encompasses both qualitative and quantitative methods to understand user needs.
- Creating personas and journey maps fosters empathy and guides design towards solving user issues.
- Well-defined problem statements and measurable success criteria are essential for effective product development.
Key Concepts
- -- User Research
- The process of gathering data directly from users to inform design decisions, involving both qualitative and quantitative methods.
- -- Ethical Considerations
- Guidelines ensuring user confidentiality, informed consent, and voluntary participation in research activities.
- -- Persona
- A fictional character representing a user type, created based on user research to help designers empathize with target audiences.
- -- Journey Mapping
- A visual representation of the user experience that identifies touchpoints and emotional responses throughout the user’s interaction with a product.
- -- SMART Goals
- A framework for setting clear, measurable, and achievable goals to gauge the success of a project.
- -- 5 Whys
- A root-cause analysis technique that involves asking 'Why?' repeatedly to drill down into the underlying reasons for a problem.
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