UX Research for Beginners Course

Welcome to your UX Research for Beginners Course. In the following six tutorials, you'll get a thorough introduction to UX research, from its definition, areas and origins through to the skills you need to build a professional portfolio and become a UX researcher. Each UX research tutorial consists of a video introduction, comprehensive text, interactive quiz and an optional practical task. Let's get started!

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What Is User Research And Why Is It Necessary?

In this tutorial, we’ll look at what exactly UX research is and why it’s so important. We’ll also consider when might be the best time to conduct user research. By the end, you’ll understand how and why thorough user research forms the basis of any successful UX design project.

In this tutorial, we’ll look at what exactly UX research is and why it’s so important. We’ll also consider when might be the best time to conduct user research. By the end, you’ll understand how and why thorough user research forms the basis of any successful UX design project.

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An Introduction To UX Research Methods

In this tutorial, we'll explore user research methods. We’ll look at the different types of user research you might conduct, and we’ll introduce some of the most common user research techniques used by designers and researchers. Finally, we’ll look at how you can go about choosing the right UX research method for a given design project.

In this tutorial, we'll explore user research methods. We’ll look at the different types of user research you might conduct, and we’ll introduce some of the most common user research techniques used by designers and researchers. Finally, we’ll look at how you can go about choosing the right UX research method for a given design project.

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How To Plan A UX Research Session

In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to plan a user research session. We’ll look at how to set meaningful research objectives, and briefly touch upon research tools. We’ll also show you how to recruit participants for your user research. Finally, we’ll round off with some useful tips and best practices. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll know exactly what goes into a successful UX research session!

In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to plan a user research session. We’ll look at how to set meaningful research objectives, and briefly touch upon research tools. We’ll also show you how to recruit participants for your user research. Finally, we’ll round off with some useful tips and best practices. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll know exactly what goes into a successful UX research session!

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UX Research Tools For UX Designers

In this tutorial, we’ve rounded up ten essential user research tools for UX designers. We’ve included tools for all aspects of the user research process, from organization and scheduling to gathering feedback and sharing your findings. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a well-rounded overview of the kinds of tools you need to conduct user research.

In this tutorial, we’ve rounded up ten essential user research tools for UX designers. We’ve included tools for all aspects of the user research process, from organization and scheduling to gathering feedback and sharing your findings. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a well-rounded overview of the kinds of tools you need to conduct user research.

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How To Conduct Effective User Interviews

In this tutorial, we’ll consider why and when you might conduct user interviews as part of the research process. Then we’ll set out a clear step-by-step guide, covering everything from goal-setting and logistics to writing effective interview questions. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll be ready to plan and conduct your own user interviews.

In this tutorial, we’ll consider why and when you might conduct user interviews as part of the research process. Then we’ll set out a clear step-by-step guide, covering everything from goal-setting and logistics to writing effective interview questions. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll be ready to plan and conduct your own user interviews.

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How To Conduct A Card Sort

In this tutorial, we’ll consider what exactly card sorting is and how it works. Then we’ll introduce some different types of card sorting before showing you, step by step, how to conduct your own card sort. We’ll round off with some tips and best practices and, as always, a practical exercise. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll be ready to conduct your own card sorting sessions as part of your user research.

In this tutorial, we’ll consider what exactly card sorting is and how it works. Then we’ll introduce some different types of card sorting before showing you, step by step, how to conduct your own card sort. We’ll round off with some tips and best practices and, as always, a practical exercise. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll be ready to conduct your own card sorting sessions as part of your user research.

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How To Analyze Your UX Research Findings

In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to analyze your user research data in order to turn it into valuable, actionable insights. In other words, how can you use the data you’ve gathered to inform the design process? We’ll lay out a clear step-by-step guide for conducting research analysis and introduce some useful techniques such as data coding and affinity mapping. We’ll also touch on the importance of sharing your findings with other stakeholders, and show you how to do so effectively. By the end, you’ll be ready to transform your user research into a meaningful plan of action!

In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to analyze your user research data in order to turn it into valuable, actionable insights. In other words, how can you use the data you’ve gathered to inform the design process? We’ll lay out a clear step-by-step guide for conducting research analysis and introduce some useful techniques such as data coding and affinity mapping. We’ll also touch on the importance of sharing your findings with other stakeholders, and show you how to do so effectively. By the end, you’ll be ready to transform your user research into a meaningful plan of action!

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