User Interview Question Framework
Generate 15 open-ended user interview questions for [target audience] to understand their needs, pain points, and experiences with [product/feature/problem area]. Structure these questions in logical interview flow with: 5 warm-up questions about general background and context, 5 deep-dive questions about specific pain points and current solutions, and 5 forward-looking questions about ideal experiences and opportunities for improvement. Include follow-up prompts for each question.
How to Use This Prompt
- Copy the prompt using the button above
- Replace placeholders in [brackets] with your specific details
- Paste into your AI assistant (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.)
- Iterate as needed - ask follow-up questions to refine the output
Why This Prompt Works
This prompt produces interview questions in a proven three-phase structure: warm-up, deep-dive, and forward-looking. By explicitly requesting open-ended questions with follow-up prompts for each, it ensures the output avoids leading or yes/no questions and gives interviewers the probing tools needed to uncover genuine user insights.
When to Use This Prompt
- When preparing for discovery interviews and you need a structured question set in minutes rather than hours
- Before usability studies where you want to understand the user context and pain points before testing a prototype
- When onboarding a new researcher or PM who needs a reliable interview template to start with
Tips for Better Results
- Be specific about the target audience (e.g., "enterprise IT buyers" not just "users") for more relevant questions
- Mention competing products or alternatives your users currently use so questions explore switching behavior
- Request questions at varying levels of specificity so you can adapt the interview based on how much the participant shares