Introduction to User Research for UX Beginners: Learn How to Conduct Usability Testing, User Interviews and More That Make User-Engaging, Delightful Products. Land Your Dream UX Job.

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Designers who skip user research end up guessing what users need. This book shows beginners how to stop guessing, with a practical introduction to the two methods UX teams rely on most: user interviews and usability testing.

What you'll learn

Uijun Park explains why research matters and the main types of user research, then walks through planning and running interviews and usability tests, with examples and practical exercises. Later chapters cover how to analyse and synthesise what you find, other methods such as surveys and A/B testing, and how to present your research skills when applying for UX jobs.

Who it's for

It suits aspiring UX designers and career switchers, designers who have never run research themselves, and product managers or founders who want to understand their users better. No prior experience is required.

It stays at a beginner level throughout. Once you've run your first tests, Steve Krug's Rocket Surgery Made Easy is a good practical next step.