End User

An end user represents a target audience of a product or service, such as a website, application, or software, and intends to accomplish a task or achieve a goal.

The needs and preferences of end users are at the center of the UX design process, and UX designers strive to create user-centered designs that meet those needs. This involves conducting user research to understand the target audience and their goals, behaviors, and pain points, and use this information to create intuitive, functional, and useful products.

The most common and effective way that UX designers use to identify the end user is conducting user research. User research involves gathering data from potential users through surveys, interviews, and observations to understand their behaviors, needs, and goals. Based on this data, UX designers can create user personas, which represent the target users and their characteristics.

UX designers can also consult with stakeholders such as product owners, project managers, and business analysts to identify end users. Stakeholders can provide information about the product or service, including its intended use, target audience, and business goals.

In the context of UX design, the terms "end user" and "user" are often used interchangeably, but they can have slightly different meanings depending on the context.

Generally, "user" refers to anyone who interacts with a product or service, while "end consumer" is defined as the person who is the ultimate consumer of the final product or service.

For example, a software application may have multiple types of users, such as administrators who manage the application and regular users who use it to accomplish tasks. In this case, end users are represented by regular users who rely on the app to accomplish their tasks.

There are different types of end users that UX designers may need to consider depending on the product or service being developed:

• Novice users: they are new to the product or service and may not be familiar with its features or interface.
• Intermediate users: they have some experience using the product or service and are comfortable with its features and interface.
• Expert users: they have extensive experience using the product or service and are familiar with advanced features or functions.
• Internal users: they work for the company that created the product or service and use it for internal purposes, such as managing the product or service.
• External users: they are outside the company that created the product or service and use it for their own purposes.
• Casual users: they use the product or service infrequently or sporadically.
• Business users: they use the product or service for business purposes, such as managing accounts or generating reports.