Can you demonstrate how you use research to challenge assumptions and drive strategic decisions?
In my role at a previous company, we were developing a new onboarding flow for a social app, and initial assumptions leaned heavily toward gamification to drive engagement. I led a mixed-methods study with 20 participants using UserTesting for remote unmoderated sessions and contextual interviews in Figma prototypes. The research revealed that users felt overwhelmed by progress bars and badges, leading to drop-off at step 2. I synthesized the data into an empathy map and journey map, identifying a core need for simplicity and immediate value. Presenting these findings to the product team, I advocated for a minimalist, value-first approach: one task per screen with a clear 'why.' This pivoted our entire roadmap from gamification to a streamlined onboarding that reduced time-to-action by 40%. We A/B tested the new flow in production, and retention at day 7 improved by 25%. The research didn't just tweak the UI; it redefined our product strategy, aligning with our goal of reducing friction for new users.
At Google, emphasize how your research scaled across multiple teams or products, using tools like Google Analytics and A/B testing to validate a 20% uplift in key metrics.
At Apple, highlight a moment when research revealed a user emotional need that challenged a design feature, leading to a more intuitive and minimal interface that respected user focus.
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