Diary Studies
Collect user experiences over time through self-reported entries to understand long-term usage patterns.
Budget
mediumTimeline
longTeam Size
smallGoals
exploratory evaluation
Pros
- ✓ Captures real-world usage over time
- ✓ Reveals patterns and pain points
- ✓ Less intrusive than direct observation
- ✓ Provides contextual insights
Cons
- × Relies on participant commitment
- × Data quality depends on user diligence
- × Analysis can be time-consuming
- × Participant dropout can be high
Example Use Case
Understanding how users interact with a fitness app over a 30-day period to identify usage patterns and abandonment points.
Additional Use Cases
- • Product usage tracking
- • Behavior patterns over time
- • Emotional responses to products
- • Feature adoption tracking