Library of UX Templates

    Browse templates categorized by UX process stage to accelerate your design workflow.

    1. Research & Discovery

    Understand the problem space, users, context, and needs. Structure research and capture insights.

    User Persona Template

    Visually map user characteristics, goals, and pain points.

    Sources/Tools: Milanote, Miro, Figma Community

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    User Interview Guide/Script

    Structure interview questions and flow for consistency.

    Sources/Tools: User Interviews Kit, Steve Krug, NN/g

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    Research Plan Template

    Outline research goals, methodologies, participants, timeline.

    Sources/Tools: NN/g, DfE

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    Usability Test Plan

    Define objectives, tasks, metrics, and procedures for usability studies.

    Sources/Tools: User Interviews, UserZoom, Maze

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    2. Analysis & Synthesis

    Make sense of research data, identify patterns, extract insights, and understand the user's journey.

    User Journey Map

    Visualize the end-to-end user experience across touchpoints and phases.

    Sources/Tools: Stéphanie Walter/Miro, Mural, NN/g

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    Empathy Map Canvas

    Deepen understanding of what users say, think, feel, and do.

    Sources/Tools: Mural

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    Affinity Diagram / Thematic Analysis Template

    Organize qualitative data into meaningful themes and insights.

    Sources/Tools: Miro/Mural general templates, NN/g methods

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    3. Ideation & Design

    Generate solutions, sketch layouts, define information architecture, and create visual/interactive elements.

    Wireframe Kit (Digital)

    Pre-built components for rapid low-to-mid fidelity screen layouts.

    Sources/Tools: Lowdi, Relume, Figma Community, XDGuru

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    Wireframe Sketch Sheets (Printable)

    Printable device outlines and grids for hand-sketching wireframes.

    Sources/Tools: Sketchize, ZURB, SneakPeekIt

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    UI Kit / Design System Starter

    Comprehensive sets of high-fidelity UI components, styles, and guidelines.

    Sources/Tools: Untitled UI, Setproduct, UI Prep, Frames X, Figma/Sketch/XD Communities

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    Storyboard Template

    Visually narrate user scenarios, illustrating key steps and interactions.

    Sources/Tools: Milanote, Mural

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    4. Prototyping & Testing

    Turn static designs into interactive prototypes to test with users and gather feedback.

    Usability Testing Script

    Standardized script for moderator introductions, tasks, prompts, and wrap-up.

    Sources/Tools: Steve Krug, User Interviews Kit, NN/g

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    Usability Test Consent Form

    Template for obtaining informed consent regarding recording and data usage.

    Sources/Tools: Steve Krug, usability.gov

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    Feedback Survey Template

    Structured questionnaires (e.g., SUS, SEQ) to collect feedback post-interaction.

    Sources/Tools: Maze, NN/g - SUS

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    Usability Report Template

    Framework for summarizing test findings, highlighting issues, and making recommendations.

    Sources/Tools: Milanote, NN/g

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    5. Handoff & Documentation

    Prepare design specifications for development and document design decisions, patterns, and styles.

    Style Guide Template

    Document core visual design rules (colors, typography, spacing, iconography, voice/tone).

    Sources/Tools: Included in many UI Kits, IxDF Portfolio Guides

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    Design System Components

    Templates for documenting individual reusable UI components (states, usage, code).

    Sources/Tools: Figma/Sketch/XD UI Kits, ServiceNow

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    Accessibility Checklist/Guidelines

    Checklists based on WCAG or other standards to ensure designs are accessible.

    Sources/Tools: NN/g, Miro Accessibility Personas

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