May 22 2012

Get Better Data in User Studies: 16 Interview Tips

Published by at 11:55 AM under Careers,Psychology,Resources,User Studies,User Testing

“One of my favorite parts of my job is interviewing a huge variety of people about their habits, needs, attitudes, and reactions to designs. I like the challenge of quickly getting strangers to talk freely and frankly about themselves, and to try figuring out new designs and products in front of me. User research shouldn’t be like the boring market surveys they read from clipboards in the mall. Great research interviews should be like listening to Terry Gross on Fresh Air — engaging and insightful. That’s what I aim for. Here are some tips and techniques that have helped me get the most out of user interviews.”

 

Read the full article at Design Staff.

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2 Responses to “Get Better Data in User Studies: 16 Interview Tips”

  1. # Dan Fitekon 23 May 2012 at 9:02 AM

    That’s some great advice. Thanks for sharing.

  2. # brian_millson 23 May 2012 at 9:18 AM

    That’s what we’re here for – thank you for your comments!

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