Including UX designers in user research / testing processes - considerations

1. How do UX designers do user research?
2. What should you consider when deciding what changes to make to your design following user testing?
3. What are the commonly used methods in research and analysis in UX design process?

How do UX designers do user research?

UX researchers often begin with qualitative measures, to determine users' motivations and needs. Later, they might use quantitative measures to test their results. To do UX research well, you must take a structured approach when you gather data from your users.

What should you consider when deciding what changes to make to your design following user testing?

Thinking about your findings/metrics from all participants may help you decide if you should change anything. For example, if your users felt negative about the product, but later, users loved the product after you made changes. It can be hard to summarize the overall findings for your stakeholders.

What are the commonly used methods in research and analysis in UX design process?

Common UX research methods are usability testing, user interviews, surveys, card sorting, tree testing, field studies, and more.