User-Centric Development

User Research

User research is the foundation for creating products that truly meet user needs. It involves understanding the target audience through surveys, interviews, and observation.

Resources

• [Article] What is User Research? by Interaction Design Foundation

• [Video] What is user research and why is it so important in developing services? by Govt. Digital Service

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Creating Prototype / Wireframe

Prototyping and wireframing help visualize and iterate on product ideas before investing significant resources in development.

Resources

• [Article] How to Create a Wireframe? by UXpin

• [Video] Building Low-Fidelity Wireframes and Prototypes by Google

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User Experience and Design

User experience (UX) design focuses on creating a seamless and enjoyable experience for users, enhancing satisfaction and usability.

Resources

• [Article] User Experience Basics by Useability.gov

• [Video] Intro to UX (User Experience) by Google

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Piloting and Testing

Piloting and testing involve putting a product in a controlled environment to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.

Resources

• [Article] What is pilot testing? by Dovetail
• [Article] 18 Experiments to test new Product Ideas
• [Video] Product Testing - Meaning, Purpose, Methods by Marketing91

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Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

An MVP is the simplest version of a product that allows you to test your assumptions and gather feedback from users.

Resources

• [Article] Minimum Viable Product (MVP) by ProductPlan
• [Podcast] How to Build An MVP by Y-Combinator