UX research
Best for coordinating a bounded UX research project from Define research questions through Deliver product recommendations.
Best for running one bounded UX study from research questions through synthesized findings and recommendations.
Put Define research questions, Run research sessions, and Deliver product recommendations on one agreed path.
UX research: make the handoff from Define research questions to Deliver product recommendations visible.
The UX research template turns a finite product-design outcome into a visible path through Prepare, Conduct, and Deliver. It gives a multidisciplinary team a shared sequence rather than a collection of disconnected workshops or tickets.
The schedule connects Define research questions, Run research sessions, and Deliver product recommendations. Milestones such as Research study ready, Research insights approved, and Research findings delivered make the evidence or approval required for the next handoff easy to find.
After creating the project, replace relative days with real dates, assign accountable owners, and add internal details only where they belong. The public starter deliberately excludes Participant identities and Raw session recordings.
Included schedule
11 rows, 5 links, already sequenced.
Explore the UX research schedule to connect Define research questions, Run research sessions, and Deliver product recommendations.
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Schedule details
Complete schedule table
Put Define research questions, Run research sessions, and Deliver product recommendations on one agreed path.
| Work item | Type | Schedule | Duration | Depends on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prepare | Phase | Days 1–6 | Derived rollup | — |
| Define research questions | Task | Days 1–2 | 2 working days | — |
| Recruit study participants | Task | Days 3–5 | 3 working days | Define research questions |
| Research study ready | Milestone | Day 6 | Milestone | Recruit study participants |
| Conduct | Phase | Days 7–15 | Derived rollup | — |
| Run research sessions | Task | Days 7–11 | 5 working days | — |
| Synthesize study evidence | Task | Days 12–14 | 3 working days | Run research sessions |
| Research insights approved | Milestone | Day 15 | Milestone | Synthesize study evidence |
| Deliver | Phase | Days 16–18 | Derived rollup | — |
| Deliver product recommendations | Task | Days 16–17 | 2 working days | — |
| Research findings delivered | Milestone | Day 18 | Milestone | Deliver product recommendations |
Who it helps
- Product managers and design leads responsible for UX research
- Researchers, designers, and delivery partners aligning the Deliver product recommendations decision
What is included
- Prepare: Define research questions, Recruit study participants, and Research study ready
- Conduct: Run research sessions, Synthesize study evidence, and Research insights approved
- Deliver: Deliver product recommendations and Research findings delivered
Adapt after creation
- Add secured information represented by Participant identities and Raw session recordings.
- Replace relative working days with the real project start date.
- Assign one accountable owner to each handoff and approval.
How to use this template
UX research: make the handoff from Define research questions to Deliver product recommendations visible.
- 1
Prepare
Start with Define research questions and Recruit study participants so the opening handoff is explicit.
- 2
Conduct
Use Run research sessions and Synthesize study evidence to turn progress into a concrete approval.
- 3
Deliver
Finish with Deliver product recommendations and record Research findings delivered for the next accountable team.
Not included
Planning aid
This public planning aid contains no confidential research, contract, or production material. Add Participant identities and Raw session recordings only inside your secured project.
- Participant identities
- Raw session recordings
Template FAQ
Good to know
What does the UX research template include?
It sequences Prepare, Conduct, and Deliver around named work such as Define research questions, Run research sessions, and Deliver product recommendations.
Who should use this UX research plan?
It supports teams that need a finite delivery boundary and an explicit decision after Deliver product recommendations.
How should I adapt the schedule?
Set dates and owners after creation, then add protected details such as Participant identities and Raw session recordings.
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Keep scope, evidence, and ownership connected before the work moves forward.
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