UX Research

Understand Your Users

Why UX research is worth it

Why UX research is worth it

Why UX research is worth it

UX Research Process

UX Research Process

UX Research Process

Context analyses

Context analyses

Context analyses

Defining the usage context

Defining the usage context

Defining the usage context

Product and competitor analyses

Product and competitor analyses

Product and competitor analyses

Formulation of user requirements

Formulation of user requirements

Formulation of user requirements

Why UX research is worth it

Better understand users, reduce risks, and save development costs

Why UX research is worth it

Better understand users, reduce risks, and save development costs

Why UX research is worth it

Better understand users, reduce risks, and save development costs

Get to know your users inside and out

Understand instead of assume: get to know users, understand usage contexts, identify needs, and then provide perfectly tailored products.

Get to know your users inside and out

Understand instead of assume: get to know users, understand usage contexts, identify needs, and then provide perfectly tailored products.

Data-driven decisions

Internal discussions based on personal opinions can hinder progress. We ensure data-driven decisions and prioritization.

Data-driven decisions

Internal discussions based on personal opinions can hinder progress. We ensure data-driven decisions and prioritization.

Prioritize what is important

Focus instead of feature overload: Prioritize and focus on features that really help users. Clarity in the roadmap: Direct resources toward the biggest impact.

Prioritize what is important

Focus instead of feature overload: Prioritize and focus on features that really help users. Clarity in the roadmap: Direct resources toward the biggest impact.

Build smarter, spend less

Reduced development effort through early and efficient focus on relevant topics. Prevent errors early.

Build smarter, spend less

Reduced development effort through early and efficient focus on relevant topics. Prevent errors early.

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We optimize interaction processes.

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We optimize interaction processes.

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We optimize interaction processes.

UX Research Process

UX Research Process

1

Context analysis

We combine qualitative insights (tasks, obstacles, context) with quantitative analyses (paths, frequencies, segments) and collect artifacts such as screens, process documents, and workarounds. This turns evidence into clear, verifiable user requirements.

1

Context analysis

We combine qualitative insights (tasks, obstacles, context) with quantitative analyses (paths, frequencies, segments) and collect artifacts such as screens, process documents, and workarounds. This turns evidence into clear, verifiable user requirements.

2

Understand users

We make needs, motives, and fears visible. Through interviews, observations, and data analyses, we identify patterns behind behavior and translate them into clear decisions: which problems truly matter, which tasks have priority, and which solutions make a noticeable difference.

2

Understand users

We make needs, motives, and fears visible. Through interviews, observations, and data analyses, we identify patterns behind behavior and translate them into clear decisions: which problems truly matter, which tasks have priority, and which solutions make a noticeable difference.

3

Competitors and Benchmark

We distill competition and benchmarks into clear areas for action: positioning, value, UX, patterns, and gaps. Result: evidence-based recommendations on where to pull ahead, catch up, or deliberately differentiate.

3

Competitors and Benchmark

We distill competition and benchmarks into clear areas for action: positioning, value, UX, patterns, and gaps. Result: evidence-based recommendations on where to pull ahead, catch up, or deliberately differentiate.

4

Definition of the context of use

Through systematic user research, we develop a precise picture of the usage context: who the users are, what goals they pursue, the environments in which they work, and the constraints that shape their everyday lives. In usage scenarios, persona models, task models, and user journeys, we distill research insights into a shared understanding—creating solutions that fit users’ real-world realities, not assumptions.

4

Definition of the context of use

Through systematic user research, we develop a precise picture of the usage context: who the users are, what goals they pursue, the environments in which they work, and the constraints that shape their everyday lives. In usage scenarios, persona models, task models, and user journeys, we distill research insights into a shared understanding—creating solutions that fit users’ real-world realities, not assumptions.

5

Define usage requirements

From real usage scenarios, personas, task models, and user stories, we derive clear, verifiable requirements: what the product must do, for whom, under what conditions, and with what priority. Every requirement is justified by research evidence and paired with acceptance criteria—making decisions transparent, reducing risk, and helping teams deliver focused value.

5

Define usage requirements

From real usage scenarios, personas, task models, and user stories, we derive clear, verifiable requirements: what the product must do, for whom, under what conditions, and with what priority. Every requirement is justified by research evidence and paired with acceptance criteria—making decisions transparent, reducing risk, and helping teams deliver focused value.

Context analyses

Method mix - qualitative and quantitative

Context analyses

Method mix - qualitative and quantitative

Focus groups

Surveys

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Surveys

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Observations

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Observations

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Usability and UX Audit

Diary studies

Feedback analyses

Gain new insights with an expert audit

We use our expertise to test and evaluate your product based on the user characteristics and contexts you define. During the evaluations, our specialists act as your users and provide insights to improve the user experience and usability. If needed, we can also compare your product with competing products.

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Person sits at a desk with a computer monitor on several design books, writing in a notebook, with colorful sticky notes and a laptop on the table
Person sits at a desk with a computer monitor on several design books, writing in a notebook, with colorful sticky notes and a laptop on the table

Defining the usage context

Models that reflect authentic personas, interactions, and tasks.

Defining the usage context

Models that reflect authentic personas, interactions, and tasks.

Task models

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Personas

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Personas

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User group profiles

Empathy Maps

User Journey Maps

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Product and competitor analyses

Reveals product strengths and gaps and provides information on differentiation and benchmarking opportunities.

Product and competitor analyses

Reveals product strengths and gaps and provides information on differentiation and benchmarking opportunities.

Product and Portfolio Analysis

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Product and Portfolio Analysis

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Competitive UX Analysis

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Web Screening

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Benchmark

Product strategy analysis

Formulation of user requirements

Transforms insights into measurable criteria and aligns development priorities with verified user goals.

Formulation of user requirements

Transforms insights into measurable criteria and aligns development priorities with verified user goals.

Formulation of the usage requirements

Transforms insights into measurable criteria and aligns development priorities with verified user goals.

IEC 62366-1 / Human Factors Engineering

In accordance with IEC 62366-1, we identify use-related risks and derive safety-critical requirements from them to avoid use errors and ensure the safe, effective use of medical devices.

Workflow and system integration

ISO 9241-210

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IEC 62366-1 / Human Factors Engineering

In accordance with IEC 62366-1, we identify use-related risks and derive safety-critical requirements from them to avoid use errors and ensure the safe, effective use of medical devices.

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A person in medical protective clothing is sitting at a desk and working with a tablet in front of a monitor in a hospital room.
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IEC 62366-1 / Human Factors Engineering

In accordance with IEC 62366-1, we identify use-related risks and derive safety-critical requirements from them to avoid use errors and ensure the safe, effective use of medical devices.

Hand with blue gloves holding a laboratory device with several test tubes
A person in medical protective clothing is sitting at a desk and working with a tablet in front of a monitor in a hospital room.
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FAQ

Does this work in B2B and regulated industries?

GDPR and confidential data?

Why is context important?

Qualitative vs. quantitative – when to use what?

From insight to impact

Research is the starting point. We turn insights into ideas and make early design decisions before moving into implementation.

From insight to impact

Research is the starting point. We turn insights into ideas and make early design decisions before moving into implementation.

From insight to impact

Research is the starting point. We turn insights into ideas and make early design decisions before moving into implementation.

Loop.Lead.Love.

UX2B GmbH
Leutragraben 1 (JenTower)
07743 Jena, Germany

+49 (0) 3641 3163986
kontakt@ux2b.de

All rights reserved. © UX2B GmbH 2026

UX2B GmbH
Leutragraben 1 (JenTower)
07743 Jena, Germany

+49 (0) 3641 3163986
kontakt@ux2b.de

Loop.Lead.Love.

All rights reserved. © UX2B GmbH 2026