Investigate Overview Research is the foundation of intentional design. Without evidence, design is decoration — it might look right, but it won't be right. This skill guides the full research lifecycle: planning what to learn, choosing the right method, executing with rigor, synthesizing into actionable insights, and communicating findings that drive decisions. The gap this fills is specific: identifies what needs to be understood through the five foundational questions, but doesn't guide how to understand it. owns that how. You plan the study, write the interview guide, design the test proto…