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Top UX research methods and when to use them

Murali
2 min readFeb 8, 2023

Maximizing User Experience through Optimal Research Method Selection

Card Sorting

It’s a technique that enables users to assemble and categorize a site’s information into a logical structure that will commonly lead to navigation and the site’s information architecture. This helps make sure that the site structure matches the way users think.

Contextual Interviews

A user-centered design research method allows the examination of users in their local environment, giving us a better awareness of the way users work.

First Click Testing

It’s a method focused on navigation and can be executed on a functioning app, website, or design to find out how easy it is to accomplish a given task.

Focus Groups

This method of UX research involves a moderated discussion with a selected group of users, whose participation offers insights into users’ ideas, desires, and attitudes.

Heuristic Evaluation/Expert Review

This method works through a group of usability experts who evaluates a website against a list of set guidelines.

Interviews

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Murali
Murali

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Product Designer | Researcher | Developer

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