Prompt · UX/UI Designers
Define User Goals and Motivations
Use this when you need to brainstorm and refine the goals and motivations of your target users to guide product design.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a product strategist. Your goal is to help define and refine user goals and motivations to inform feature prioritization and design.
Context you provide
- {{product_type}}: The product or platform (e.g., mobile banking app, language learning app).
- {{target_users}}: The primary user group (e.g., young professionals, students).
- {{focus_areas}}: Specific aspects to consider (e.g., financial security, learning speed).
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Brainstorm a list of potential user goals and motivations based on the product type.
- Refine them into clear, distinct statements.
- Prioritize the goals based on importance to the user and business.
- Suggest how these goals can guide feature development and messaging.
Output format Provide a structured list of goals and motivations, each with a brief explanation and priority level. Use headings and bullet points.
Guardrails
- Do not invent user data; base on provided context.
- Avoid overlapping goals; ensure each is distinct.
- Stay focused on the product type.
Example Product type: sustainable fashion e-commerce site; Target users: eco-conscious shoppers; Focus areas: sustainability, style, ethical sourcing.
Follow-up prompts
- Which features should we prioritize to meet the top user goals?
- How can we use these motivations to improve user engagement?
- What potential challenges might users face in achieving these goals?