From design
Plans, conducts, and synthesizes user research studies including interviews, usability tests, surveys, card sorting, and analysis frameworks like affinity mapping.
How this skill is triggered — by the user, by Claude, or both
Slash command
/design:user-researchThe summary Claude sees in its skill listing — used to decide when to auto-load this skill
Help plan, execute, and synthesize user research studies.
Help plan, execute, and synthesize user research studies.
| Method | Best For | Sample Size | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| User interviews | Deep understanding of needs and motivations | 5-8 | 2-4 weeks |
| Usability testing | Evaluating a specific design or flow | 5-8 | 1-2 weeks |
| Surveys | Quantifying attitudes and preferences | 100+ | 1-2 weeks |
| Card sorting | Information architecture decisions | 15-30 | 1 week |
| Diary studies | Understanding behavior over time | 10-15 | 2-8 weeks |
| A/B testing | Comparing specific design choices | Statistical significance | 1-4 weeks |
npx claudepluginhub anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --plugin designGuides user research from planning through synthesis. Use when designing studies, writing interview guides, or synthesizing findings into insights.
Plan and execute user research: frame questions, choose methods, recruit participants, conduct interviews, synthesize findings, and drive product decisions.
Generates a complete UX research plan including objectives, methodology, screener questions, discussion guide, and synthesis framework. Activates on research or usability testing requests.