UX/UI designers are becoming more familiar with user stories. This article will provide a detailed explanation of the purpose and definitions of a user story, as well as tips and examples for how to create your own.
What is a user story?
A user story is a brief description of the context and needs of a user. A user story is usually only a few sentences long. Because they create a picture in the head of potential users about the product’s use case, they are very effective. These were first created from agile workflows.
User personas can profile a targeted audience with similar preferences or attitudes. These personas segment customers and focus marketing strategies on specific personas.
The following is a typical user story:
As an example,
I want,
That’s it!
The position of user flow in a process.
Although it may sound basic, you need to map out your user flow to create a clear user story. Your initiative is divided into multiple epics. Each epic has its own story with its subtasks.
User stories are a way to justify the use of your product or app from the perspective of a user.
This tone is intended to touch upon the criteria for how this function should be designed and on what basis it will be judged by users once published. Although details are unclear, it is important to consider these points of view at an earlier stage. This will make a significant difference that will be reflected throughout a project.
How do you write a user story?
Keep it short and simple
It is the age-old method of keeping things simple and concise. I won’t bore you with another long explanation. Keep it simple when you start to write. This allows you (or others) to experiment with interpretations, especially in group settings. Keep your creative ideas free from attachment, and you will create more.
You can use personas as a guide
All of us are creative. You can write short stories all day. Let’s create some structure with a persona. The more rich the persona, the easier it will be to be creative.
Start with epics
Do not start small. As a starting point, use the epics that you have created earlier to help you find angles. These epics will be a great help in ensuring that your narratives are consistent, which will increase your chances of reaching your target audience.
Add criteria
This should be done at the beginning but not during and never during. I would even go as far as to say that you completely forget the criteria while creating. This is an old argument: When you think don’t write; when you write don’t think.
Make sure stories are refined until they are ready
Now you have an enjoyable session with your team. Now what?
You can refine them and make your stories even more compelling until you have the solution that solves the problem for the right person at the right angle. There are many boxes to check. However, a good refining will help you get there.
This is an extremely important step, as it is what happens after these stories are made into product features that can be built. The real deal is just around the corner. Before you invest time and effort in the building process, refine your ideas.
Let me end by sharing some user stories from different projects and angles.
- As Max, I would like to invite my friends so that we can all enjoy the service together.
- Daily commuter: I need to know when the bus arrives so I don’t have to wait in the cold.
- Music is my passion and I want to be able listen to the same music with my friends around the world.
- As a mom, I need to know when my children are at home 10 minutes so that I can prepare dinner.
- Jane is right. I want to ensure that my online shopping records don’t get stolen by third-party software or websites. This will allow me to shop online with confidence.
