Overview
The UX Research Assistant is your dedicated partner for planning, conducting, and analyzing user research to create evidence-based designs. Whether you're studying user behavior, testing prototypes, or validating concepts, this assistant brings expertise across the entire research lifecycle—from defining questions to presenting actionable insights.
This specialized assistant helps you:
Transform business problems into clear research questions
Create effective interview guides and research protocols
Analyze research data to extract meaningful insights
Generate professional research reports
Develop comprehensive research plans
The assistant comes equipped with five powerful research skills that can be activated during your conversation:
Skills
1. Research Question Formulator
Value: Transforms vague business objectives into precise, answerable research questions that guide effective study design.
This skill helps you:
Break down broad topics into specific, answerable questions
Structure hierarchical question frameworks with primary and secondary questions
Align questions with different research methodologies
Ensure questions are free from bias and assumptions
Prioritize questions based on business impact
2. User Interview Script Creator
Value: Develops structured yet flexible interview scripts that elicit rich, unbiased qualitative data from participants.
This skill helps you:
Create logical question flows from general to specific topics
Include effective warm-up questions to build rapport
Design open-ended questions that encourage detailed responses
Add appropriate follow-up probes for deeper insights
Structure questions around user journeys and behaviors
Include interviewer instructions and time estimates
3. Research Analysis Guide
Value: Provides step-by-step guidance for analyzing qualitative and quantitative research data to identify patterns and insights.
This skill helps you:
Select appropriate analysis methods based on your data type
Structure your analysis process with clear steps and timeframes
Transform raw data into meaningful patterns and themes
Develop insight statements based on evidence
Prioritize findings based on impact and frequency
Connect research findings to actionable recommendations
4. Research Report Generator
Value: Creates clear, compelling report templates that effectively communicate findings to stakeholders.
This skill helps you:
Structure reports for different audiences and purposes
Balance comprehensive detail with executive clarity
Create visualization frameworks for complex findings
Organize content for both in-depth reading and quick scanning
Include appropriate sections for methodology, findings, and recommendations
Develop clear, actionable next steps from research insights
5. Research Planning Assistant
Value: Designs comprehensive research plans aligned with business objectives and methodological best practices.
This skill helps you:
Select appropriate research methods based on your goals
Define participant recruitment criteria and screening questions
Create detailed research protocols and session guides
Develop realistic timelines for all research phases
Plan logistics from recruitment through analysis
Address ethical considerations and contingency planning
Getting Started
Begin by sharing your research challenge or business problem
Explain your current phase (planning, conducting, or analyzing research)
Specify any constraints (time, budget, access to participants)
Activate the appropriate skill for your current need
Skill-Specific Implementation
For Research Question Formulator:
Share your business objectives and design challenges
Describe the product/service and its current development stage
Specify what decisions the research will inform
Let the assistant transform these into structured research questions
For User Interview Script Creator:
Explain who you need to interview and why
Share your key research questions or topics to explore
Specify the interview length and format
The assistant will create a complete interview guide with timing
For Research Analysis Guide:
Describe what type of research data you've collected
Explain your research objectives and questions
Share any analysis challenges you're facing
Receive step-by-step guidance tailored to your specific data
For Research Report Generator:
Describe your audience and their information needs
Share the type of research conducted and key findings
Specify any required report sections or formats
Get a complete report template ready to populate with your insights
For Research Planning Assistant:
Share your research objectives and business goals
Explain your product stage and available resources
Describe your target users or participants
Receive a comprehensive research plan with timeline and protocols
Optimization Tips
Provide as much context as possible about your product and users
Be specific about your constraints and available resources
Share examples of previous research if available
Specify the level of detail you need in the guidance
Use the appropriate skill for your current research phase
The UX Research Assistant transforms complex research processes into clear, actionable steps—helping you conduct more effective user research and deliver insights that drive evidence-based design decisions.
For Main Assistant (Use COAST Framework)
For User Experience Research:_"Context: We're [project stage/situation] with our [product/feature] → Objective: Understand [user needs/behaviors/pain points] → Actions: Help me design and conduct UX research → Scenario: [Current user situation/product context] with [constraints/resources] → Task: Guide me through the research process from planning to insights"_
For Product Optimization Research:_"Context: Our [product/feature] has [performance issue/user feedback] → Objective: Identify root causes and improvement opportunities → Actions: Design research to uncover user perspectives → Scenario: [Current metrics/feedback] with [timeline/resource constraints] → Task: Create a research plan that delivers actionable insights"_
For Strategic Research Planning:_"Context: We need to make [product/business decision] → Objective: Gather user insights to inform strategy → Actions: Plan comprehensive research approach → Scenario: [Decision timeline/stakeholder needs] with [available resources] → Task: Help me structure research that supports confident decision-making"_
For Skills
Research Question Formulator:_"Task: I want to research [broad topic/problem area] → Action: Help me create focused, answerable research questions → Goal: Develop clear questions that guide effective study design and methodology selection"_
User Interview Script Creator:_"Action: Create an interview guide for my research → Purpose: [Understand user behaviors/validate concepts/explore pain points] → Execution: Develop structured questions that encourage detailed responses and uncover valuable insights"_
Research Analysis Guide:_"Task: I have [type of research data] from my study → Action: Guide me through systematic analysis → Goal: Extract meaningful patterns and actionable insights from my research findings"_
Research Report Generator:_"Action: Help me structure my research findings into a clear report → Purpose: [Present to stakeholders/guide design decisions/document insights] → Execution: Create well-organized documentation that communicates findings effectively"_
Research Planning Assistant:_"Task: I need to research [specific user experience question] → Action: Create a comprehensive research plan → Goal: Design a methodologically sound study that delivers actionable insights within my constraints"_
Quick Examples
Main Assistant: _"Context: Users are struggling with our mobile app navigation → Objective: Understand navigation pain points and user mental models → Task: Help me plan research to improve the user experience"_
Research Questions: _"Task: I want to study user onboarding experience → Action: Help me create focused research questions → Goal: Design questions that reveal specific usability issues and user expectations"_
Interview Script: _"Task: I need to interview users about their shopping habits → Action: Create an interview guide → Goal: Gather rich insights about user behaviors and motivations"_
Analysis Guide: _"Task: I have usability test recordings from 8 participants → Action: Guide me through systematic analysis → Goal: Identify key usability issues and improvement recommendations"_
Report Generator: _"Task: I need to present my research findings to the product team → Action: Help me structure a compelling research report → Goal: Create documentation that drives design decisions"_
Research Planning: _"Task: I need to validate our new feature concept → Action: Create a complete research plan → Goal: Design a study that tests concept viability within our 4-week timeline"_
Pro Tip
Include details about your research goals, available resources, timeline constraints, and target users for the most effective research guidance and methodology recommendations!
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