diff --git a/src/content/case-studies/micronutrient-action-policy-support-maps-tool.md b/src/content/drafts/micronutrient-action-policy-support-maps-tool.md similarity index 100% rename from src/content/case-studies/micronutrient-action-policy-support-maps-tool.md rename to src/content/drafts/micronutrient-action-policy-support-maps-tool.md diff --git a/src/content/templates/case-study.md b/src/content/templates/case-study.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e69de29 diff --git a/src/content/templates/toolkit-method.md b/src/content/templates/toolkit-method.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e69de29 diff --git a/src/content/toolkit/prototyping.md b/src/content/toolkit/prototyping.md index 6678807..36f65d0 100644 --- a/src/content/toolkit/prototyping.md +++ b/src/content/toolkit/prototyping.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -title: Prototyping +title: Creating Prototypes publishDate: 2022-03-02 00:00:00 # img: /co-creation-toolkit/assets/illustrations/nldp-farmer.svg img: /co-creation-toolkit/assets/toolkit/covers/toolkit-cover-01.svg diff --git a/src/content/toolkit/user-research-plan.md b/src/content/toolkit/user-research-plan.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..acb9a03 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/content/toolkit/user-research-plan.md @@ -0,0 +1,60 @@ +--- +title: Planning User Research +publishDate: 2022-03-02 00:00:00 +# img: /co-creation-toolkit/assets/illustrations/nldp-farmer.svg +img: /co-creation-toolkit/assets/toolkit/covers/toolkit-cover-08.svg +img_alt: User Research Plan +description: | + Planning is a critical step in the process of conducting user research. You can use the below template to help you plan your research. +tags: + - User Research + - Interviews +featured: true +category: User Research +--- + +## Overview + +> The main aim of prototypes is to **explore many different solutions early on**. At the start of the project you you should use low fidelity prototypes - they will allow you to iterate much quicker. Later in the project, when requirements are more clear, you can use high fidelity prototypes. + +Figma is the go-to tool for creating prototypes in BGS. To learn how to use Figma for prototyping, refer to the [guide below](#creating-your-first-prototype). + +### Choosing research + +What type of methods and approach you need will depend on your research questions. You can use the below diagram to guide your choice of research activities. + +![image](/co-creation-toolkit/assets/toolkit/user-research/methods-diagram.png) +*Source: [Just Enough Research](https://abookapart.com/products/just-enough-research)* + + +### How much user research do you need? + +The below matrix can help you decide how much time do you want to spend on user research. There are two things you should take into consideration - problem clarity and risk. + +**Problem clarity** - how well do you understand users' needs, frustrations and context in which they would use your product or service? + +**Risk** - what would happen if you made a wrong decision? Would it involve reengineering or redesign of the product? Are there any legal risks? + +![image](/co-creation-toolkit/assets/toolkit/user-research/ProductCraft_2021_Chart_Risk-Clarity-02.png) +*Source: [ProductCraft](https://productcraft.com/best-practices/a-tried-and-true-framework-for-prioritizing-user-research/)* + + +**Research Light (Problem Clarity = Low, Risk = Low)** + +The risks in this quadrant are lower so you could start exploring different solutions creating low-fidelity wireframes earlier. Testing them will allow you to get more clarify about the users and how they expect to use your product. + +**Ship it and Measure (Problem Clarity = High, Risk = Low)** + +For some products you could start development with minimal research. If your problem is clearly understood and the risks are low, you can start working on your product immediately - creating requirement specification documents or high-fidelity wireframes. + +**Research Heavy (Problem Clarity = Low, Risk = High)** + +This is the most challenging quadrant. You don't want to start creating solutions before you have a clear understanding of the users and their needs. This could result in solving the wrong problem or in creating a product that is not useful to the users. Spending more time on research will save you time and money in the long run. + +**Design Heavy (Problem Clarity = High, Risk = High)** + +If you have a clear understanding of your users and their needs you can start creating rapid prototypes and evaluating your ideas. However, research in this quadrant can be useful as well - it can inspire your team to create better solutions and to think about other ways to solve user problems. + +### Links + +* [Download User Research Plan Template](/co-creation-toolkit/assets/toolkit/user-research/user-research-plan-template.docx) diff --git a/static/assets/toolkit/user-research/ProductCraft_2021_Chart_Risk-Clarity-02.png b/static/assets/toolkit/user-research/ProductCraft_2021_Chart_Risk-Clarity-02.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bcc8055 Binary files /dev/null and b/static/assets/toolkit/user-research/ProductCraft_2021_Chart_Risk-Clarity-02.png differ diff --git a/static/assets/toolkit/user-research/methods-diagram.png b/static/assets/toolkit/user-research/methods-diagram.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4238c33 Binary files /dev/null and b/static/assets/toolkit/user-research/methods-diagram.png differ diff --git a/static/assets/toolkit/user-research/user-research-plan-template.docx b/static/assets/toolkit/user-research/user-research-plan-template.docx new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d6119d4 Binary files /dev/null and b/static/assets/toolkit/user-research/user-research-plan-template.docx differ