Survival Guide to User-Focused Product Development

Methods Against Madness
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-032-87880-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 144 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

In the evolving landscape of digital product development, navigating the complexities of emerging technologies, user expectations, and team dynamics can feel daunting. This book aims to simplify this by offering a holistic perspective on modern product development through the lens of user focus. It emphasises the key role of user research throughout the product development lifecycle. From uncovering needs to creating innovative solutions, each product development phase is investigated, with a particular focus on the critical discovery phase.

The book gives a comprehensive overview of frameworks for user-focused product development, including the ‘jobs-to-be-done’ framework. By explaining the various frameworks, and when and how to apply them, it sheds light on the often confusing landscape of approaches. The book also explains when and how to use user-focused artefacts that support the shift to a user-centric organisation by enabling everyone to speak the user's language. Case studies illustrate how user focus, collaboration, and innovation work in practice. Guest contributions from diverse professions offer unique perspectives on the topic, ranging from design sprints and AI transformation to product operations. Through insights, methods, and case studies, this book provides readers with the knowledge and tools to implement user focus in their organisation, ensuring every decision has the user’s needs and desires at its heart.

Survival Guide to User-Focused Product Development: Methods Against Madness is written for professionals, including product managers, designers, user researchers, developers, and anyone invested in crafting remarkable user experiences.

Zielgruppe

Professional Reference

Autoren/Hrsg.

Duda, Sabrina

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Informatik Mensch-Maschine-Interaktion User Interface Design & Benutzerfreundlichkeit
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Informatik Mensch-Maschine-Interaktion Informationsarchitektur
• Geisteswissenschaften Design Produktdesign, Industriedesign
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Daten / Datenbanken Datenbankdesign & Datenbanktheorie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction. 2. User Research as Basis for User Focus. 3. Product Development Frameworks for User Focus. 4. Artefacts for User Focus. 5. About Innovation. 6. UX - The Big Picture.

Über Autor(innen)

Sabrina Duda is an Accredited UX Professional based in London, UK. With an MSc in Psychology (Engineering Psychology, Cognitive Ergonomics & Computer Science), Ms Duda has over 25 years of experience in user research and UX consulting.  She co-founded one of the first UX agencies in Germany (eye square GmbH) and served as managing director and partner for over 12 years. Since 2015, she has held various UX leadership roles, most recently as a Principal UX Researcher. She is currently working as a freelancer through her consultancy. She frequently writes and speaks about UX, and she is a mentor.