Fuel your curiosity
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Learn the lingo: Stakeholder
Stakeholder || What is it? “Stakeholder” is the term used to describe anyone who holds a significant interest or concern in the research outcomes. Typically stakeholders include cross functional team members, clients and/or others that may be affected by the research study…
Learn the lingo: Prototype
Prototype || What is it? A mockup, model or visual of something that varies in material, format, detail, complexity and level of functionality - it could even be an audio or interactive prototype…
Learn the lingo: Persona
Persona || What is it? A representation of a group (segment) of people that summarizes their similar attitudes, behaviors and other characteristics. A persona profile typically includes a name…
Learn the lingo: Participatory Design
Participatory Design || What is it? Participatory design, also known as co-design, is an approach to design that brings customers and/or stakeholders and/or subject experts together…
Learn the lingo: Note Taker
Note Taker || What is it? What is it? A dedicated attendee in a qualitative research session whose role is to record what the participant(s) is expressing or doing. Note takers ensure…
Learn the lingo: IDI / In-depth Interview
IDI / In-depth Interview || What is it? A method to gather information via a live, interactive conversation. The researcher/interviewer explores the research topic designed to…
Sign up for “Fuel Your Curiosity.” Monthly-ish musings for user researchers and other curiosities.
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