Research Kickoff Kit
๐ Research Kickoff Kit: Start Stronger, Interview Smarter
New to user interviews?
The Research Kickoff Kit gives you everything you need to confidently run your first (or next) moderated session โ without guessing what to say, ask, or do.
Designed for UX researchers, product managers, founders, and designers stepping into research, this starter kit helps you:
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Build an interview flow that feels natural, not scripted
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Ask better open-ended questions from the start
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Stay organized and bias-free during real sessions
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Reduce interview anxiety with pre-session warmups and checklists
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Unlock deeper insights โ even in short, early-stage interviews
๐ฆ Whatโs Inside:
- ๐ ๏ธ Research Session Outline โ Plug-and-play structure for 30โ60 minute interviews
- ๐ฌ Probing Question Starters โ Boost confidence by knowing what to ask next
- ๐ Interview Warm-Up & Confidence Checklist โ Get prepped and focused before every session
- ๐ Post-Interview Reflection Prompts โ Capture key insights fast
๐ฏ Perfect For:
- UX Researchers (especially new or junior)
- Product Managers validating ideas
- Designers running early concept feedback sessions
- Founders doing customer discovery
No formal research experience needed โ written to be accessible, practical, and action-focused.
๐ Important:
You'll need a free Notion account to duplicate and use the template. (Setup takes less than 30 seconds!)
โจ Ready to lead your first sessions with confidence?
Grab the Research Kickoff Kit today and start stronger!
30- and 60-minute interview templates | Probing question starter list | Interview warm-up checklist | Post-session reflection prompts | Beginner-friendly instructions | Notion-ready format for easy duplication