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Persona

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What is a Persona

A Persona is a fictional character that represents a key user type for a product or service. Based on real user research and data, personas embody the goals, behaviors, and pain points of specific user groups, helping teams make user-centered design decisions.

Components of a Persona

Key elements include:

  • Demographics: Age, occupation, location, and relevant personal details
  • Behaviors: Usage patterns, preferences, and habits
  • Goals: Primary objectives and motivations
  • Pain Points: Frustrations and challenges they face

How to create effective Personas

Develop personas through comprehensive user research, including interviews, surveys, analytics, and behavioral data. Focus on patterns and insights that represent distinct user groups rather than stereotypes or assumptions.

When to use Personas

Use personas during product planning, design decisions, feature prioritization, and marketing strategies. They're particularly valuable when teams need to maintain user focus, align stakeholders, and validate design choices against user needs.

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