First Week Checklist - Welcome to Dev Launchers!

This checklist guides new UX researchers through essential first-week tasks, including setting up accounts, meeting the team, and accessing tools.

1. Set Up Your Accounts

   • Set Up Your Figma Account Access shared design files and start collaborating with the design team.

   • Activate Your Gmail Account Log in to your new email address to stay in sync with internal communications.

   • GitHub Access Request and confirm access to the research repository and other shared resources.

   • EnjoyHQ Account Set up your login for research repository access and usability testing tools.

   • Logins for TL;DV Account Ensure you have access to TL;DV for meeting summaries and easy review.

   • Access to Hotjar & Google Analytics Get familiar with our data analysis tools for behavioral insights.

2. Familiarize Yourself with Core Tools

• Review Documentation Read through Dev Launchers’ research methodology and past project reports.

• Check Research Workflow Tools Explore UX Research project board on Github for task tracking.

• Join UX Research group on Discord Make sure you’re connected to the appropriate teams on Discord for smooth communication.

1. Meet Key Team Members

• Introduce Yourself to the Research Team Join the UX Researcher Discord channel and introduce yourself to your teammates. Share a little about your background and what you're excited to work on with the team.

• Schedule a 1:1 with Your Team Lead

  Set up a meeting with your team lead to discuss team dynamics, review SMART goals, and clarify expectations for your role.

• Join Your First UX Researcher Meeting

  Be present for the regular team standup to stay in the loop with ongoing work and team initiatives.

• Connect with the Universal Design Team Join one of the weekly meetings with the Universal Design Team to learn about ongoing projects and how research supports the design and product development process.

• Join a monthly Sprint Review Participate in the monthly Sprint Review to understand project progress, challenges, and future goals.

1. Explore Our Knowledge Base

• Review the Research GitBook Familiarize yourself with all the available resources for conducting research at Dev Launchers.

• Check Past Research Projects Browse through case studies, reports, and previous research projects for reference.