Research tasks

Task analysis

User profile (Primary research)

A “profile” of the typical user of your product based on research.

The profile also includes an interview which is a question and answer session with a person who is either your client or a specialist in the area you are researching.

User profile tick list/example

Client interview ticklist/example

Anthropometric research (Primary research)

Research into the size of the user group and how this will effect your design.

Anthropometric/ergonomic research tick list/example

Ergonomie Henry DREYFUS.pdf

Questionnaire (primary research)

A survey of a number of people within your target market. Results published in the form of graphs.

Questionnaire tick list/example

Mood board (secondary research)

Product analysis (secondary research)

An analysis of 2 or more similar products based on Access FM – usually based on products found on internet.

Product analysis tick list/example

Product disassembly (primary research)

An analysis of 2 or more similar products based on Access FM with physical products you have.

Product deconstruction tick list/example

Location research (primary research)

Research into the location where the product will be used. What space is available for the product and what does the product need to do to fit into that space?

Location research tick list/example

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