> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://www.designreference.xyz/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://www.designreference.xyz/leadership/strategy/canvases/ux-research-canvas.md). # UX Research Canvas The UX Research Canvas is a tool designed to help teams plan, organise, and conduct user research in a structured way. The UX Research Canvas is a practical planning tool designed to help teams organise and focus their research efforts before they start talking to users. It serves as a central hub where researchers and stakeholders can agree on what they actually need to learn and why. By mapping out the project goals, the specific questions that need answering, and the intended outcomes, the canvas ensures that no time is wasted on irrelevant data collection. This method is particularly useful for breaking down complex projects into manageable steps. It prompts the team to identify their target participants, choose the most effective research methods, and acknowledge any assumptions or constraints they might face. Because all this information is displayed in one clear space, it becomes much easier to spot gaps in the plan or identify potential biases that could skew the results. In a collaborative environment, the canvas acts as a communication bridge that keeps everyone aligned on the research purpose. It prevents the common problem of "research for research's sake" by forcing a clear link between the gathered insights and the eventual design decisions. Once the canvas is complete, the team has a solid roadmap that guides them through the entire process, from the first interview to the final report. #### Further Reading {% embed url="" %} --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://www.designreference.xyz/leadership/strategy/canvases/ux-research-canvas.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.