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Beyond demographics: Adding depth to user personas

Matthaios Mantzios
UX Planet
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5 min readNov 16, 2023

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Enriching user personas for deeper user engagement and enhanced UX design.

The untold story of user personas

In the dynamic world of User Experience (UX) design, the secret to creating products that resonate deeply with users often lies hidden in the depths of user personas. Imagine a tool so insightful that it not only predicts user behavior but also reveals their deepest needs and motivations. That’s the power of a well-crafted persona.

But there’s a catch: traditional persona models, based primarily on demographics, are no longer sufficient in our complex digital landscape. It’s like trying to understand the ocean’s depth by merely skimming its surface. This article embarks on an exploration beyond these superficial waters, diving into how you can add meaningful depth to your user personas, transcending beyond age, gender, and location.

Ready to dive deeper into the world of UX? Keep reading to unlock the secrets of creating truly impactful user personas, and don’t forget to engage with this article if it sparks new ideas or resonates with your experience!

Understanding the limitations of demographic-based Personas

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Written by Matthaios Mantzios

A tech enthusiast and UX aficionado, always on the hunt for the next big thing in design. Follow me for insights into the ever-evolving world of user experience

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