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  User-Interface Design
User Research
User research is conducted to learn about the user's environment, culture, and their needs. Meetings with stakeholders, field studies - interviews with or observations of end users, and literature or product reviews generate notes which drive task analysis, user profiles, and use scenarios.

Value
The data from research are invaluable for gaining an understanding of the end user; the research ensures a more useful and relevant product.