User interview starter kit
A research brief, non-leading interview prompts, consent reminders, and a simple synthesis worksheet.
By Abhijeet’s resource desk
THE GOOD STUFF, ALL IN ONE PLACE
Free UX research templates and guides.
Plan interviews, organise research questions, and map journeys using credited templates and original research worksheets.
9 resources · Curated September 2026
Choose a method around the decision you need to make. Get informed consent, minimise personal data, and distinguish what participants actually said from your interpretation. A filled template is not automatically evidence.
User Journey Map
A visual structure for organizing a person’s steps, thoughts, and pain points. Bring your own research evidence.
By Saroj Shahi
UX Mapping Cheat Sheet
Choose between empathy maps, journey maps, experience maps, and service blueprints based on your question.
By Sarah Gibbons · Nielsen Norman Group
GOV.UK research planning guide
Turn assumptions into research questions, choose methods, and plan rounds with your team. Use it to make a research plan that supports actual product decisions.
By GOV.UK user research community
GOV.UK informed-consent guide
Plan participant information, consent records, and withdrawal handling before research starts. Adapt the guidance with your organisation’s privacy or legal adviser.
By GOV.UK user research community
GOV.UK in-depth interview guide
Structure a discussion guide, prepare neutral prompts, and close interviews thoughtfully. A practical reference for improving conversations rather than collecting opinions.
By GOV.UK user research community
18F Methods — source archive
Consult archived human-centered design method cards to choose and plan research activities. This read-only source is a historical reference, not current policy guidance.
By 18F
User interview board — Figma
Organize interview questions and notes on a shared board so sessions are easier to compare. Use participant codes instead of placing personal details in the template.
By Figma
Empathy map — Figma
Collect observed behaviors and reported needs in a shared visual map. Keep evidence and assumptions separate, and update the board as research changes your understanding.
By Figma
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