Apoorv Sharma
There’s a ton of options out there.
Researching research repositories requires a repository.
To make an even more informed decision, ask yourself and your team these questions.
Is the cost of that tool with extensive tagging options justified? Do you have enough teammates to justify investing in research templates? Is your organization mature enough to need collaboration between researchers and non-researchers?
Consider what will help your unique situation.
The shiniest tool available might overcomplicate your research flow.
Splurging on repository tools is absolutely worth it when your team needs them.
So is sticking to free Notion templates.
If your team lives and breathes on Google Drive, they should get their research reports on Google Drive. If your repository doesn’t allow this, “nobody will ever, ever find it”, says Gregg Bernsetin, head of user research for Condé Nast.
Teams usually spend their time on Google Drive, Notion, Confluence, etc.
Ideally, your repository tool should integrate with them to reach your team where they are.
DIY repositories win here since you can build them wherever your team is already hanging out.
If no one buys into your results, it doesn’t matter how nicely they’re cataloged
Once you have the basics covered, you’ll actually be able to use a repository. If all your research fits on one google sheet, for now, a repository tool might just be another distraction.
The best UX repository tool in the market | Source: Looppanel
Implement a research repository! Your research team will thank you.
Even the most basic repositories will immediately improve your research capabilities.
