# 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?](https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/topics/user-research) by Interaction Design Foundation
* \[Video] [What is user research and why is it so important in developing services?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hbnPCdM4ls) 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?](https://www.uxpin.com/studio/blog/creating-a-wireframe/) by UXpin
* \[Video] [Building Low-Fidelity Wireframes and Prototypes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5u2QOH18W8) 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](https://www.usability.gov/what-and-why/user-experience.html) by Useability.gov
* \[Video] [Intro to UX (User Experience)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QQQtiFwXjU) 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?](https://dovetail.com/research/pilot-testing/) by Dovetail
* \[Article] [18 Experiments to test new Product Ideas](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qptf7TFZ4zds6weP1CJA6ljYWA0D-uIG/view?usp=drive_link)
* \[Video] [Product Testing - Meaning, Purpose, Methods](broken://pages/rzomXxPXifF31DN90C0M) 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)](https://www.productplan.com/glossary/minimum-viable-product/) by ProductPlan
* \[Podcast] [How to Build An MVP](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRZ_l7cVzzU) by Y-Combinator


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