UX Research Planner
Design skill, available on Zeplik
UX Research Planner is a ready-to-run design skill on Zeplik. Use to plan, run, or synthesize UX/user research -- 'draft an interview guide' for customer or churned-user interviews, 'design a survey', 'plan a usability test' of a flow or prototype, 'synthesize these interview notes'. Ask in plain language and Zeplik applies the skill's method for you inside the conversation, on whichever AI model you prefer.
The UX Research Planner skill loads automatically when your request matches it, or you can invoke it directly by typing /user-research in any chat. It works with attachments, connectors, and any model that supports the task, so you get the same expert method every time without setting anything up.
What the UX Research Planner skill can do
- Draft structured interview guides with warm-up, deep dive, and wrap-up sections
- Recommend the right research method based on goal, sample size, and timeline
- Synthesize interview notes into themes using affinity mapping or JTBD frameworks
- Produce research plans and reports covering objectives, methods, and recommendations
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How the UX Research Planner skill works
User Research
Help plan, execute, and synthesize user research studies.
Research Methods
| Method | Best For | Sample Size | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| User interviews | Deep understanding of needs and motivations | 5-8 | 2-4 weeks |
| Usability testing | Evaluating a specific design or flow | 5-8 | 1-2 weeks |
| Surveys | Quantifying attitudes and preferences | 100+ | 1-2 weeks |
| Card sorting | Information architecture decisions | 15-30 | 1 week |
| Diary studies | Understanding behavior over time | 10-15 | 2-8 weeks |
| A/B testing | Comparing specific design choices | Statistical significance | 1-4 weeks |
Interview Guide Structure
- Warm-up (5 min): Build rapport, explain the session
- Context (10 min): Understand their current workflow
- Deep dive (20 min): Explore the specific topic
- Reaction (10 min): Show concepts or prototypes
- Wrap-up (5 min): Anything we missed? Thank them.
Analysis Framework
- Affinity mapping: Group observations into themes
- Impact/effort matrix: Prioritize findings
- Journey mapping: Visualize the user experience over time
- Jobs to be done: Understand what users are hiring your product to do
Deliverables
- Research plan (objectives, methods, timeline, participants)
- Interview guide (questions, probes, activities)
- Synthesis report (themes, insights, recommendations)
- Highlight reel (key quotes and observations)
Zeplik output presentation
Present the final deliverable as a single polished artifact: clear headings, tables where the content is tabular, fenced code where it is code. Lead with the deliverable itself; keep process commentary to a single short line. If the skill produced multiple files or sections, end with a compact list of them with one-line purposes.
How to use the UX Research Planner skill
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Create a free Zeplik account or sign in. New accounts start with free credits, so you can try the UX Research Planner skill right away.
Describe your design task
Ask in plain language, or type /user-research to invoke the skill directly. Zeplik recognizes the UX Research Planner skill and applies its method.
Review and refine the result
Zeplik returns a clear, structured answer. Ask follow-ups in the same chat to refine it or take the next step.
Source and credit
- Author
- Anthropic
- License
- Apache-2.0
Adapted from the open-source anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins project and tuned to run natively on Zeplik. View source on GitHub.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the UX Research Planner skill?
- UX Research Planner is a ready-to-run design skill on Zeplik. Use to plan, run, or synthesize UX/user research -- 'draft an interview guide' for customer or churned-user interviews, 'design a survey', 'plan a usability test' of a flow or prototype, 'synthesize these interview notes'. Ask in plain language and Zeplik applies the skill's method for you inside the conversation, on whichever AI model you prefer.
- How do I use UX Research Planner on Zeplik?
- Sign in to Zeplik and ask in plain language, or type /user-research in any chat to invoke it directly. The skill applies its method and returns a result you can refine in the same conversation.
- Which AI model does the UX Research Planner skill use?
- Any model you choose. Zeplik works across every model in one chat, so the UX Research Planner skill runs on your preferred model for the task.
- Where does the UX Research Planner skill come from?
- The UX Research Planner skill is adapted from the open-source anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins project (Apache-2.0) and tuned to run natively on Zeplik. The original source is linked on this page.
- How much does the UX Research Planner skill cost?
- Using the skill is free to start. You only spend Zeplik credits when the assistant runs, and new accounts begin with free credits.
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