


Research Kickoff Kit
π 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 β 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:
β
Build an interview flow that feels natural, not scripted
β
Ask better open-ended questions from the start
β
Stay organized and bias-free during real sessions
β
Reduce interview anxiety with pre-session warmups and checklists
β
Unlock deeper insights β even in short, early-stage interviews
π¦ Whatβs Inside:
π οΈ Research Session Outline β Plug-and-play structure for 30β60 minute interviews
π¬ Probing Question Starters β Boost confidence by knowing what to ask next
π Interview Warm-Up & Confidence Checklist β Get prepped and focused before every session
π Post-Interview Reflection Prompts β Capture key insights fast
π― 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 β written to be accessible, practical, and action-focused.
π Important:
You'll need a free Notion account to duplicate and use the template. (Setup takes less than 30 seconds!)
β¨ Ready to lead your first sessions with confidence?
Grab the Research Kickoff Kit today and start stronger!
π 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 β 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:
β
Build an interview flow that feels natural, not scripted
β
Ask better open-ended questions from the start
β
Stay organized and bias-free during real sessions
β
Reduce interview anxiety with pre-session warmups and checklists
β
Unlock deeper insights β even in short, early-stage interviews
π¦ Whatβs Inside:
π οΈ Research Session Outline β Plug-and-play structure for 30β60 minute interviews
π¬ Probing Question Starters β Boost confidence by knowing what to ask next
π Interview Warm-Up & Confidence Checklist β Get prepped and focused before every session
π Post-Interview Reflection Prompts β Capture key insights fast
π― 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 β written to be accessible, practical, and action-focused.
π Important:
You'll need a free Notion account to duplicate and use the template. (Setup takes less than 30 seconds!)
β¨ Ready to lead your first sessions with confidence?
Grab the Research Kickoff Kit today and start stronger!