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Competitor Analysis

A strategic approach to evaluate competitors' products to inform and enhance your own UX design.

What is it?

Competitor Analysis involves assessing the strengths and weaknesses of competitors' products to identify opportunities for improving your own user experience.

When to use it?

Conduct Competitor Analysis during the initial stages of product development or when considering a redesign to gain insights into industry standards and identify areas for differentiation

Why use it?

This method helps uncover market gaps, understand user expectations, and inform strategic decisions, leading to a more competitive and user-centered product.

How to use it?

Identify direct and indirect competitors, analyze their products' features, usability, and design patterns, and compare them against your own to pinpoint areas for improvement and innovation.

How not to use it?

Avoid copying competitors' designs without understanding the underlying user needs; instead, focus on leveraging insights to create unique and user-centric solutions.

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