Jan 17, 2024
We're zeroing in on one specific aspect of product discovery - interviewing customers. It's through these interactions that we generate the insights to inform our product strategy and shape what we build. Let's dive in.
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We're zeroing in on one specific aspect of product discovery - interviewing customers. It's through these interactions that we generate the insights to inform our product strategy and shape what we build. Let's dive in.
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I’ve talked to a lot of users, ranging from users of apps to professional services. And one thing I’ve learned when trying to understand their wants and needs is this: Asking users what they want from a product (and believing them at face value) is a fool’s errand. That’s not to say user interviews and
Talk to customers about their problems, not about your product
Lots of companies ask customers what they’d like to see in new products and services—but they go about it all wrong. A new methodology for capturing customer input promises to galvanize the innovation process.
People in your organization may resist this new approach. But the fact is, the traditional approach of asking customers for solutions tends to undermine the innovation process. That’s because most customers have a very limited frame of reference.
There are several concrete dangers of listening to customers too closely. One of these is the tendency to make incremental, rather than bold, improvements that leave the field open for competitors.Â
Lead users can offer product ideas, but since they are not average users, the products that spring from their recommendations may have limited appeal.
Instead focus on Step 1: Plan outcome-based customer interviews.
Step 4: Rate outcomes for importance and satisfaction.
If you’re a UX designer or researcher, here are ways you can create interview questions by analysing customer reviews.
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