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Learn how to conduct effective user research with minimal time and resources in this 33-minute conference talk from DevConf.US 2025. Discover a practical user research method that requires only a couple hours of planning, no mockups, and just 20 minutes of user facilitation time while still producing valuable insights for product design. Explore techniques for uncovering user mental models and understanding perspectives on terminology used in technical graphical user interfaces through discovery research that fits into tight project timelines. Gain insights from Sr. Interaction Designer Mary Shakshober's real-world experience implementing low-tech, quick-turnaround research methods that address the common challenge of wanting more user feedback while having limited time and resources.