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User Research & Discovery

Research Usability Testing Discovery

Conducting comprehensive user research and discovery to inform strategic product decisions. Using mixed methodologies, synthesising findings, and translating research insights into actionable recommendations that guide product innovation and improvement.

Role UX Researcher
Timeline Placeholder — Q2 2026
Team Placeholder — Research & Product

Challenge

Product decisions were being made without sufficient evidence of user needs and behaviours, resulting in feature misalignment and poor adoption. Placeholder text describing the imperative to establish a research practice, gather qualitative and quantitative data, and create a shared understanding of the user landscape.

Solution

Implemented a comprehensive mixed-methods research programme combining interviews, surveys, usability testing, and contextual inquiry. Placeholder text explaining how research findings were synthesised and communicated to stakeholders, shifting the organisation to evidence-based decision making.

Impact

Established research insights that directly informed product strategy and feature prioritisation. Placeholder text detailing how the research programme improved feature relevance, reduced development risk, and created a stronger foundation for long-term product evolution and user satisfaction.

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Research Planning

Placeholder text for research planning phase. Defining research objectives, identifying target participants, and selecting appropriate methodologies. Collaborated with stakeholders to clarify key questions and ensure research aligned with business priorities and user insights needs.

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Fieldwork & Interviews

Placeholder text for fieldwork and interviews phase. Conducting in-depth user interviews, contextual observations, and ethnographic research in natural settings. Gathered qualitative data that revealed user motivations, pain points, and mental models guiding product use and decision making.

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Synthesis & Analysis

Placeholder text for synthesis and analysis phase. Coding qualitative data, identifying recurring patterns, and building thematic frameworks to organise findings. Created research artefacts including personas, journey maps, and affinity diagrams that communicated insights to product and design teams.

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Insights & Recommendations

Placeholder text for insights and recommendations phase. Translating research findings into strategic recommendations and actionable insights for product development. Conducted stakeholder presentations and workshops to ensure research findings informed decision making and gained buy-in for evidence-based approach.

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Research Plan & Methodology

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Interview Findings & Themes

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User Personas & Journey Maps

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Research Report & Recommendations

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Participants Interviewed
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Key Findings
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Strategy Adoption
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