Understanding your users is the foundation of great UX design. These research methods will help you gather meaningful insights without breaking the budget.

Quick and Effective Methods

  • User interviews - direct feedback from real users
  • Surveys - gather quantitative data quickly
  • Usability testing - observe users in action
  • Analytics review - understand current behavior

Pro Tip

Start with just 5 user interviews. You'll be surprised how much you can learn from a small sample size.

The key is consistency - make research a regular part of your design process, not a one-time activity.