Research Studio

Research Studio is a next-generation platform engineered to revolutionize the user experience (UX) research process. Developed by product designers for researchers, designers, and marketers, it leverages artificial intelligence to automate and streamline data analysis, effectively reducing research time by up to 90%. The core mission is to make comprehensive user research accessible and affordable, even for smaller businesses with limited budgets. By handling the tedious analysis part, Research Studio allows professionals to focus on what truly matters: conducting research and extracting actionable insights without the hassle of manual data sifting or the risk of human bias.

The platform supports a wide array of data formats, including PDFs, video and audio files, Word documents, and Excel sheets, in over 99 languages. This versatility ensures that no matter how you collect your feedback, Research Studio can process it. With state-of-the-art, unlimited transcriptions included in its premium plans, it stands as a powerful ally for global research projects.

How to use Research Studio

Getting started with Research Studio is designed to be intuitive and straightforward, requiring no special training. The process is simplified into a few easy steps:

1. Upload Your Data: Begin by uploading your raw research files. This can be anything from interview recordings (video/audio), survey results (Excel/PDF), or user feedback documents (Word). The platform handles over 8 file formats and transcribes content from 99+ languages.
2. Use Smart Widgets: Instead of writing complex prompts, you use a visual, canvas-based interface. Simply drag and drop "Smart Widgets" onto your workspace to perform specific analyses. For example, drag the "Persona" widget to instantly generate detailed user personas from your data.
3. Generate Insights: The AI processes your data in seconds and populates the widgets with structured insights. You can create user journeys, sentiment analyses, competitor breakdowns, and more, all on a single canvas.
4. Chat with Your AI Assistant: For deeper, more specific queries, use the built-in AI assistant. You can ask direct questions about your research data to find answers instantly, keeping the conversation in context or enabling "Broad Knowledge" for wider insights.
5. Customize and Export: Customize the visual presentation of your findings to match your brand identity. When you're ready to share, you can present directly from the platform or export your entire knowledge base to Notion with a single click.

Core Features of Research Studio

• AI-Powered Smart Widgets: A suite of drag-and-drop tools for instant analysis. This includes widgets for Personas, Jobs to be Done (JTBD), Statements (Sentiment Analysis), User Journey Mapping, User Stories, Competitor Analysis, and Questions Analysis.
• Unlimited Transcription: Premium plans offer unlimited, high-quality audio and video transcription in over 99 languages, eliminating a significant cost and time barrier in research.
• Interactive AI Assistant: A conversational AI that acts as your personal research assistant. Ask specific questions about your uploaded data to quickly find information and validate hypotheses.
• Multi-Format Support: Accepts a wide range of file types (PDF, DOCX, XLSX, MP3, MP4, etc.), making it easy to centralize all your research data in one place.
• Visual Canvas & Customization: An intuitive canvas where you can arrange your insights visually. You can also customize the look and feel to align with your company's branding for professional presentations.
• Notion Integration: Seamlessly export all your generated insights and data to Notion, creating a centralized and easily accessible knowledge base for your team.

Use Cases for Research Studio

Research Studio is versatile and valuable for various roles and industries:

• UX Designers & Researchers: Rapidly synthesize interview data to create accurate personas, map user journeys, and validate design decisions with qualitative evidence.
• Product Managers: Use the "Jobs to be Done" widget to understand user motivations and prioritize features that solve real problems. Analyze user feedback to guide the product roadmap.
• Marketing Specialists: Perform competitor analysis, understand customer sentiment towards products or campaigns, and identify key marketing messages by analyzing customer language.
• Agencies & Freelancers: Deliver high-quality research findings to clients in a fraction of the time. The platform's efficiency allows for more competitive pricing and faster project turnarounds.
• Startups & Small Businesses: Conduct foundational user research without a dedicated research team or large budget, enabling data-driven product development from day one.

Advantages of Research Studio

The primary advantage of Research Studio is its incredible efficiency, promising a 10x speed increase in research analysis. It automates tedious tasks, prevents human bias, and presents complex data in an easily digestible format. The no-prompt, widget-based system lowers the barrier to entry, making powerful AI analysis accessible to non-experts. Furthermore, its support for 99+ languages and unlimited transcriptions makes it a highly cost-effective solution for global teams and comprehensive research projects.

Pricing and Plans

Research Studio offers flexible pricing plans suitable for individuals and teams, with discounts for annual commitments.

• Free Trial: A 3-day free trial is available for the Individual plan, and a 7-day free trial for up to 5 users is available for the Business plan. No credit card is required to start.
• Individual (Freelancer) Plan: Ideal for solo practitioners. Priced at $24/month for the monthly plan or $12/month when billed annually.
• Business Plan: Designed for teams and collaboration. Priced at $30/user/month for the monthly plan or $15/user/month when billed annually.
• Student & Teacher Discount: A generous 60% discount is offered to students and teachers upon providing proof of status.

All premium plans include unlimited transcription hours and a refund period.