UX Australia 2016

Half day workshop. Tuesday 23 August 2016, morning

Through this workshop you will develop a foundation in user experience research. Discover what a user experience researcher does and how research can come to your rescue during product conception, design, and development. Outlining proven steps towards successful research, this workshop will take you through all stages from planning to execution and analysis. You will learn essential skills about how to form research questions, choose suitable research methods, select research participants, start to learn the art of interviewing, as well as data analysis. Using practical examples and an interactive activity that will span the entire workshop, you will gain first-hand experience immediately applicable to your own work. This workshop is suitable for those new to thorough user experience research, including designers, product managers, founders, developers, and others who want to gain a foundation in user research approaches.

Learning objectives

Primary learning objectives include:

• Appreciate the value of user research during conception, design, & development
• Gain an overview of common research methods & how to select the appropriate one
• Understand all steps involved for successful research, from planning to analysis
• Kick-start your own research by putting your learnings into practice during the day